Wakefield Council is looking to recruit a hardworking and dedicated Lifeguard to join our dynamic leisure team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where safety, cleanliness, and service excellence are top priorities.
As a Lifeguard, you will play a vital role in ensuring our swimming pools are clean, safe, and welcoming for all users. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene while delivering excellent customer care in line with the Council’s values and policies.
What We’re Looking For
1. Someone who holds a current Lifeguard qualification
2. A strong team player with a proactive attitude
3. Commitment to delivering high-quality service
4. Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergency situations
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Us?
Becoming a Lifeguard is an excellent career choice at any stage of life and a great starting point for a career in leisure. Many of our Lifeguards go on to become Fitness Consultants, Swimming Teachers, or Assistant Managers. Lifeguards play a crucial role in public safety, learning lifesaving and first aid skills, educating swimmers about water safety, and responding to emergencies.
In facilities with dry-side areas, you may also assist with setting up equipment or supporting reception duties.
Please note that this role is a maternity cover position. If a substantive post does not become available during the maternity cover period, you may be offered casual employment at the end of the assignment.
Due to cultural sensitivities of service users, we welcome applications from women only for this role, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act .
This position involves delivering services where being female is an occupational requirement, to preserve the privacy and dignity of service users. The requirement is objectively justified and proportionate to achieving this legitimate aim.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. This role is exempt under the Equality Act .