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Lifeguard
| Posting date: | 14 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,790 to £25,183 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leicester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ3089 |
Summary
Would you like to work in one of our fantastic leisure centres across Leicester city?
We are looking for qualified lifeguards to become a valued member of our dynamic sports service.
Working for Active Leicester we encompass all sports in the city. We have seven leisure centres with swimming pools and gyms; one climbing wall; one athletics track; one golf facility and several dedicated football pitches. Our pools are available to all, regardless of age or ability. We run adult and children lessons, pool exercise classes and public swimming sessions.
With increased investment and refurbishments, we are looking for lifeguards to join our growing teams on a permanent basis.
Shift Pattern
You will be required to work on a shift pattern which will include early, evenings and weekends. Our leisure centres are typically open 6am - 10pm. You will be required to be flexible across these times.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll assist with the day to day running of the facility, providing the highest standard of customer service whilst ensuring the health and safety of customers. This will include being responsible for pool supervision ensuring bathers are safe and follow rules to prevent accidents and vandalism. You’ll be responsible for remedial cleaning of the building and will be required to set up and take down equipment for activities. As a strong swimmer, you’ll respond to pool emergencies.
What you’ll need
You’ll already hold the NPLQ ready to start the role. For those candidates who are successful after the swim test/interview and are committed to working. You’ll be given one to one support and training to ensure you have a positive experience and achieve your full potential.
What we can offer you
Joining us you’ll get 50% off selected memberships at our seven leisure centres, with no joining fee. As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on shops, city buses and trains.
Join Us
Please submit your personal details via the link below and this will be reviewed upon submission. If shortlisted, we will contact you asap for an interview.
For further information about this post, please contact Jamie Pryor at jamie.pryor@leicester.gov.uk. Upon applying you will be contacted within a week by telephone to discuss the role, your availability to interview and next steps.
We are looking for qualified lifeguards to become a valued member of our dynamic sports service.
Working for Active Leicester we encompass all sports in the city. We have seven leisure centres with swimming pools and gyms; one climbing wall; one athletics track; one golf facility and several dedicated football pitches. Our pools are available to all, regardless of age or ability. We run adult and children lessons, pool exercise classes and public swimming sessions.
With increased investment and refurbishments, we are looking for lifeguards to join our growing teams on a permanent basis.
Shift Pattern
You will be required to work on a shift pattern which will include early, evenings and weekends. Our leisure centres are typically open 6am - 10pm. You will be required to be flexible across these times.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll assist with the day to day running of the facility, providing the highest standard of customer service whilst ensuring the health and safety of customers. This will include being responsible for pool supervision ensuring bathers are safe and follow rules to prevent accidents and vandalism. You’ll be responsible for remedial cleaning of the building and will be required to set up and take down equipment for activities. As a strong swimmer, you’ll respond to pool emergencies.
What you’ll need
You’ll already hold the NPLQ ready to start the role. For those candidates who are successful after the swim test/interview and are committed to working. You’ll be given one to one support and training to ensure you have a positive experience and achieve your full potential.
What we can offer you
Joining us you’ll get 50% off selected memberships at our seven leisure centres, with no joining fee. As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on shops, city buses and trains.
Join Us
Please submit your personal details via the link below and this will be reviewed upon submission. If shortlisted, we will contact you asap for an interview.
For further information about this post, please contact Jamie Pryor at jamie.pryor@leicester.gov.uk. Upon applying you will be contacted within a week by telephone to discuss the role, your availability to interview and next steps.
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