Leisure Assistant/Lifeguard
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.00 to £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sudbury, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACL015 |
Summary
Leisure Assistant – Kingfisher Leisure Centre- Hourly rate between £10.00 and £12.21
As a Leisure Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our members and customers. From lifeguarding our pools to maintaining cleanliness standards and assisting with equipment setup, you'll deliver exceptional customer service every day!
22.25 hours per week (training included)
Rota
Friday 05:45-14:00
Saturday 07:00-15:00
Sunday 08:00-15:00
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lifeguarding duties, including monitoring pool safety and responding to emergencies.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
• Assisting with equipment setup and breakdown for various activities.
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
Requirements:
• Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
• Prior experience is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
Candidates without an NPLQ will have the opportunity to undergo full training after a successful swim test and interview.
Closing Date: 24/03/2026
Interviews will take place onsite on 26/03/2026
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
As a Leisure Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our members and customers. From lifeguarding our pools to maintaining cleanliness standards and assisting with equipment setup, you'll deliver exceptional customer service every day!
22.25 hours per week (training included)
Rota
Friday 05:45-14:00
Saturday 07:00-15:00
Sunday 08:00-15:00
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lifeguarding duties, including monitoring pool safety and responding to emergencies.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
• Assisting with equipment setup and breakdown for various activities.
• Providing excellent customer service to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
Requirements:
• Responsible individual with a passion for working in leisure, health, and well-being.
• Prior experience is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of others.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
Candidates without an NPLQ will have the opportunity to undergo full training after a successful swim test and interview.
Closing Date: 24/03/2026
Interviews will take place onsite on 26/03/2026
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
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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.