Summary
Posted: 13 Jan 2026
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2026
Our Recreation Assistants are an important lifeline in our Leisure facilities; supervising the public in all areas of our venues and carrying out Lifeguard duties in our swimming pools. We are looking for two additional members of the team to join us full time.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Hours: 37 per week, averaged across a three-week rota
Salary: starting at £24,309 per annum / £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage)
Benefits: 33 days holiday per year (including Bank holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, cafe discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing programmes.
Key Experiences and Qualifications
Essential
1. Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
2. Experience of working in a customer-facing environment
3. Capable of communicating with and leading large groups of customers
4. All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test (see