Lifeguard
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,122 to £26,127 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chelmsford City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is one of Chelmsford City Council’s leisure facilities, offering a variety of sporting activities where there is something for everyone. Every member of staff plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in working in a leisure environment and are passionate about delivering the best customer service, then we have the job for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team within the pools complex. The successful applicant must be a confident communicator, have excellent customer care skills and hold the National Pool Lifeguard qualification. The post holder will be responsible for the health and safety of users of our swimming pool as well as other areas of the Centre whilst also ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the pools complex is maintained.
There are two positions available, one working 16 hours per week and one working 11 hours per week. These part-time positions are available to support the opening hours of South Woodham Leisure Centre.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team within the pools complex. The successful applicant must be a confident communicator, have excellent customer care skills and hold the National Pool Lifeguard qualification. The post holder will be responsible for the health and safety of users of our swimming pool as well as other areas of the Centre whilst also ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the pools complex is maintained.
There are two positions available, one working 16 hours per week and one working 11 hours per week. These part-time positions are available to support the opening hours of South Woodham Leisure Centre.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
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