14861 - Sports Assistant


Company:	The University of Edinburgh
Salary:	£24,547 to £24,547 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	City of Edinburgh
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

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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