Job Description

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, during term time and in the school holidays, based on a two-week rota with a mix of days, early evenings and weekends.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an inspiring indoor and outdoor sporting environment? At Shrewsbury School we have excellent facilities and a culture enabling you to develop your career and passion for sport and leisure.

Our Leisure Assistants play a really important role in ensuring our pupils and members have a safe and enjoyable time utilising our Cricket centre, Swimming pool, Sports Hall, Synthetic Pitches, Golf Simulator, Fitness Suite and Racquets Facilities.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, an engaging personality and the ability to complete a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Working within a fun and vibrant environment we are looking for a team player with bags of enthusiasm. You'll be surrounded by friendly and passionate colleagues working together to create an outstanding experience for our pupils and members.

The salary for this role is 22,464.48 per annum, and in addition we offer generous benefits including fully funded training and development (including NPLQ and Sports Facilities Customer Service Practices), enhanced holiday entitlement and pension contributions, life insurance, school lunch when the kitchens are operational, free car parking, free use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts) and access to a cycle to work scheme.

For a full recruitment pack and application form, please visit www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies alternatively, email recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk.

Closing date:

12pm, Thursday 12 June 2025.

Interviews will be held at the school on

Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2025