Share your passion for swimming and fitness – Uppingham Careers

Share your passion for swimming and fitness

Leisure and Swimming Teaching Assistants

If you have a genuine interest in swimming and lifeguarding and would like to grow and develop a career in the leisure industry, Uppingham School Sports Centre offers a world class environment and welcoming and supportive team.

Described by Lord Coe at its opening as ‘world class’, Uppingham School Sports Centre (USSC) is a dual use facility for both Uppingham School and the local community. Since 2010 we have been growing and increasing access to local residents, sports clubs and external schools. As we continue to increase participation, Leisure Assistants and Assistant Swimming Teachers will play a vital role in ensuring Sports Centre users can enjoy our facilities safely and learn valuable life saving skills.

USSC is managed and run on behalf of the School by Uppingham School Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, and employs c. 40 full- and part-time staff. The centre has a strong team ethos and each member shares a passions for fitness and delivering a first class experience. If you share these values, and have or are willing to work towards a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or teaching qualification we encourage you to explore our available opportunities.

Current sports centre vacancies


  • Receptionist

    Salary: £8031.79 | Contracted hours: 13.5 | Basis: Part time

    We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused and experienced administrator to play a key role in managing the reception at our outstanding sports centre. The hours…

  • Receptionist

    Salary: £9,221.68 per annum | Contracted hours: 15.5 | Basis: Part time

    We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused and experienced administrator to play a key role in managing the reception at our outstanding sports centre. The hours…


Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.