Lifeguards / Wet Leisure Attendants
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,895 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Edinburgh Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Lifeguards / Wet Leisure Attendants |
Summary
Lifeguards / Wet Leisure Attendants
Permanent, Full-time - 35.75 hours per week
Salary - £23,895 (£12.85 per hour)
Location - various venues across Edinburgh
Open Day - Tuesday 20/01/2026 - Book your interview slot today!
Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role? Do you love working within a team? Do you like to be on the go and hate the thought of sitting behind a desk? We have an ideal opportunity for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant (Wet) teams.
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic, hands-on role, no two days are the same. You will:
- Deliver an exceptional experience for every customer ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.
- Lifeguard vigilantly, supervising pool users and responding to emergencies per our Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan.
- Set up our facilities and equipment for events and customer use.
- Keep everything clean, safe, and presentable, including litter picking, cleaning toilets, changing rooms, windows, etc.
- Welcome customers, handle enquiries, record visits, and stay informed about our products and services.
- Complete 1 hour of monthly training and re-sit the NPLQ exam every 2 years.
What we are looking for
- Strong swimmer, able to achieve National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
- Exceptional customer service skills with experience in customer-facing roles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic IT skills (MS Office, booking systems) and ability to learn technical systems (e.g., radios, alarms).
- Ability to connect with diverse people and work independently or in a team.
- Ability to learn and follow all pool safety standards and procedures.
While a valid NPLQ is desirable, we offer a FREE Lifeguard Training Course if you don’t have one.
What we offer
- FREE membership to all our centers, with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Career development opportunities with ongoing training
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 32 days, increasing up to 40 days with service)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid sick leave
- Company pension
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
Opportunities available:
- Royal Commonwealth Pool - permanent, full-time - 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 05:15 & latest finish 22:00. Working 1 out of 4 weekends.)
- Leith Victoria Swim Centre - permanent, full-time - 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 05.30 and latest finish 21.15. Working 1.5 out of 8 weekends.)
Interviews will be held at Royal Commonwealth Pool on Tuesday, 20th of January 2026. Due to limited spaces available on the day, we will contact successful candidates to book a time slot.
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We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
Permanent, Full-time - 35.75 hours per week
Salary - £23,895 (£12.85 per hour)
Location - various venues across Edinburgh
Open Day - Tuesday 20/01/2026 - Book your interview slot today!
Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role? Do you love working within a team? Do you like to be on the go and hate the thought of sitting behind a desk? We have an ideal opportunity for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant (Wet) teams.
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic, hands-on role, no two days are the same. You will:
- Deliver an exceptional experience for every customer ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.
- Lifeguard vigilantly, supervising pool users and responding to emergencies per our Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan.
- Set up our facilities and equipment for events and customer use.
- Keep everything clean, safe, and presentable, including litter picking, cleaning toilets, changing rooms, windows, etc.
- Welcome customers, handle enquiries, record visits, and stay informed about our products and services.
- Complete 1 hour of monthly training and re-sit the NPLQ exam every 2 years.
What we are looking for
- Strong swimmer, able to achieve National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
- Exceptional customer service skills with experience in customer-facing roles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic IT skills (MS Office, booking systems) and ability to learn technical systems (e.g., radios, alarms).
- Ability to connect with diverse people and work independently or in a team.
- Ability to learn and follow all pool safety standards and procedures.
While a valid NPLQ is desirable, we offer a FREE Lifeguard Training Course if you don’t have one.
What we offer
- FREE membership to all our centers, with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Career development opportunities with ongoing training
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 32 days, increasing up to 40 days with service)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid sick leave
- Company pension
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
Opportunities available:
- Royal Commonwealth Pool - permanent, full-time - 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 05:15 & latest finish 22:00. Working 1 out of 4 weekends.)
- Leith Victoria Swim Centre - permanent, full-time - 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 05.30 and latest finish 21.15. Working 1.5 out of 8 weekends.)
Interviews will be held at Royal Commonwealth Pool on Tuesday, 20th of January 2026. Due to limited spaces available on the day, we will contact successful candidates to book a time slot.
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We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.