The University of Edinburgh
Sports Assistant
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Job Description
Grade UE02: £24,547 per annum (pro-rata), £13.45 per hour
Edinburgh Sport / CSG
Part Time: 2 x 15 hour per week & 1 x 10 hour per week
Fixed term: for 9 months
3 Vacancies
From local roots to global impact. Be part of something bigger.
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.
The Opportunity
Are you a competent swimmer who currently holds or is looking to acquire an NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification)?
We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who bring new perspectives, a positive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills to the role. As a Sports Assistant (Lifeguard), you’ll play an important part in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for everyone.
We Have 3 Posts Available
- 2x 15 hours per week contracts
- 1x 10 hours per week contract
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How To Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
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A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Professional development and subject matter expertise
- Working within one of the world’s leading universities
- Excellent benefits and support
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in this team.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 21 September 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
University Sport and Exercise is a five star national and international sports facility, providing top class sporting events and sports therapy services. The University is ranked in the top 5 sporting Universities in the UK. It provides a comprehensive range of sport and exercise opportunities for students, staff and members of the local community. The range of support runs from day to day leisure and exercise, through competitive sport, to support for national and international standard athletes.
Sport and Exercise website (opens in new browser tab)
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