Leisure Assistant/Lifeguard Part Time Role- Average 24 Hours - Working across a rota pattern of Early, Late and Weekend shifts. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll help ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our leisure centres, while supporting staff and making every customer experience a positive one. About the role As a leisure assistant, you’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of our leisure centres. From helping customers and supervising pool activities to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, you’ll make sure every visitor enjoys their time with us. This is a flexible role requiring availability to work days, evenings, and weekend shifts on a rota basis. You may also be asked to cover shifts across different DCLT venues. What you will be doing Supervising swimming pool activities, ensuring all safety guidance and procedures are followed. Responding quickly and effectively in emergencies Performing water rescues, d elivering first aid and basic life support- you must be a confident and competent swimmer. Carrying out regular safety and hygiene checks of pools and changing areas Checking, maintaining, and setting up equipment to support activity programmes. Following standard operating procedures (SOP) and safe systems of work (SSOW) Attending regular and required training to keep skills and knowledge up to date for lifeguard and pool rescue procedures. About you You’re flexible, reliable, and willing to work across multiple venues. You’re customer-focused with a proactive, helpful approach. You’re safety-conscious, responsible, and confident in responding to emergencies. You’re a team player who takes pride in maintaining high standards. What we offer A supportive team environment. Ongoing training and CPD opportunities. A varied role where no two days are the same. The chance to make a real difference in your community’s health and wellbeing. Essential skills & qualifications Excellent Customer Service skills First aid at work certificate Pool lifeguard qualification Closing date for applications is Sunday 19th October 2025 Interviews will be held the following week Contracted Leisure Assistant Job Description and person spec.docx