Leisure Assistant Lifeguard
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACL041 |
Summary
Leisure Assistant – Bury St Edmunds– National Minimum Wage
Our swimming pools are reopening after an exciting period of refurbishment, and we’re building a brilliant team of Leisure Assistants to help us welcome the community back.
As a Leisure Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our newly refreshed facilities, helping to create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for swimmers of all ages. You’ll keep a watchful eye on the pool, respond calmly and confidently to situations, and be a friendly face for our customers.
We have full-time and part-time permanent positions available, offering a variety of days and hours to suit different lifestyles. If you’re looking for something more seasonal, we’re also recruiting temporary Lifeguards for the summer holidays — perfect for students or anyone who loves being poolside.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• 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: 01/05/2026
Interviews will take place onsite week commencing 04/05/2026
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!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
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.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Our swimming pools are reopening after an exciting period of refurbishment, and we’re building a brilliant team of Leisure Assistants to help us welcome the community back.
As a Leisure Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our newly refreshed facilities, helping to create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for swimmers of all ages. You’ll keep a watchful eye on the pool, respond calmly and confidently to situations, and be a friendly face for our customers.
We have full-time and part-time permanent positions available, offering a variety of days and hours to suit different lifestyles. If you’re looking for something more seasonal, we’re also recruiting temporary Lifeguards for the summer holidays — perfect for students or anyone who loves being poolside.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• 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: 01/05/2026
Interviews will take place onsite week commencing 04/05/2026
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!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
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.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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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.