Watersports Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the University of Southampton's Watersports Facilities, which are open to its students, staff and members of the wider community. The University has a number of different sites which include the signature Jubilee Sports Centre, Wide Lane Sports Ground and the Watersports Centre. An extensive range of sport and leisure classes, courses and facilities are available to customers every day of the week.

As a Watersports Advisor you will be part of a highly motivated and organised Watersports team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities and on water activities. Based at the University Watersports Centre you will be responsible for:

- Ensuring safe operation of the site
- Overseeing on water activities including RYA instruction
- Assisting senior members of staff with the running of the building, including the changing rooms and on water activities

There is a requirement to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will be conducted during the offer process.

This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be working set hour working patterns, 35 hours a week averaged over a number of weeks.

About you:

You should have proven experience in handling a diverse range of situations in a customer focussed environment. You will need to act safely whilst holding responsibility for the health and safety of all facility users, have excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering first class customer service.

As a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre this role holder will be required to teach a variety of activities leading to recognised qualifications such as Power Boat level 2 or Day-skipper Practical. Noting there is a wide variety of qualifications available, it is expected that the candidate will hold some Instructor qualifications upon appointment and will develop more in time.

What we can offer you:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students. Starting your career with us could lead to great opportunities at the University of Southampton. With a starting salary of £27,865 per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift added and a yearly increment.

Other benefits include:

- Training and qualifications
- Full free access to the gym membership
- Staff discounts and rewards on thousands of retailers, restaurants and much more