Leisure Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12,395.00 to £12,591.50 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Featherstone Sports Complex Pontefract Road Featherstone Pontefract WF7 5AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 243405 |
Summary
Wakefield Council are looking to recruit a hardworking individual who can cover maternity leave until 29th March 2026. This is a ‘Qualified’ lifeguard role is open to everyone who holds a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
Becoming a lifeguard is an excellent career choice at whatever stage of life and a great place to start if you are looking for a career in leisure. Many of our lifeguards go onto continue their careers by becoming, Fitness Consultants, Swimming Teachers, or Assistant Managers. The life skills learnt whilst working with ourselves can be widely used and transferred to other jobs as you will hold a level 3 first aid qualification.
Should you be successful in your application to this role, you will be provided with training and support towards your NPLQ with further opportunities to gain additional leisure qualifications. Lifeguards learn first aid and lifesaving skills during their training and play an essential role in ensuring that the public is safe around water. The role of a lifeguard is varied, maintaining safety in and around the pool, educating swimmers about water safety, giving first aid, and conducting rescues in emergencies. Lifeguards working in pools with dry side facilities may also have responsibility for tasks within those areas such as setting up equipment or helping out on reception.
For more information contact adrianrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
Becoming a lifeguard is an excellent career choice at whatever stage of life and a great place to start if you are looking for a career in leisure. Many of our lifeguards go onto continue their careers by becoming, Fitness Consultants, Swimming Teachers, or Assistant Managers. The life skills learnt whilst working with ourselves can be widely used and transferred to other jobs as you will hold a level 3 first aid qualification.
Should you be successful in your application to this role, you will be provided with training and support towards your NPLQ with further opportunities to gain additional leisure qualifications. Lifeguards learn first aid and lifesaving skills during their training and play an essential role in ensuring that the public is safe around water. The role of a lifeguard is varied, maintaining safety in and around the pool, educating swimmers about water safety, giving first aid, and conducting rescues in emergencies. Lifeguards working in pools with dry side facilities may also have responsibility for tasks within those areas such as setting up equipment or helping out on reception.
For more information contact adrianrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk