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


  • Membership Advisor

    Salary: 9,235.20 | Contracted hours: Part time | Basis: Permanent

    Uppingham School Sports Centre is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced addition to their dedicated team on a permanent basis. If you have a strong passion for sales and believe…

  • Leisure Assistant

    Salary: £11.10 per hour | Contracted hours: Various shift patterns available | Basis: Up to 21 hours per week

    Required: As soon as possible Contract: Up to 21 hours per week Hours: Various shift patterns available Salary: £11.10 per hour Uppingham School seek a Leisure Assistant with experience in…

  • Fitness Instructor

    Salary: 14,472 | Contracted hours: Part time | Basis: Permanent

    We have an exciting opportunity within our Sports Centre for a Fitness Instructor. Opened in September 2010, Uppingham School Sports Centre (‘USSC’) is a fully dual-use facility used by over…


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