Leisure Attendant/Swimming Teacher/Receptionist (Combined Role)
Organisation: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Contract Type: Permanent Qualifications: Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) Working Hours: Part time Location: Ilkley Closing Date: 25th December 2025 23:59 Job Reference: bradfordmbc/TP/1655/1326
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in West Yorkshire is looking for a Leisure Attendant/Swimming Teacher/Receptionist to join their team. The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, which will include teaching the skills of swimming and water safety to classes of pupils with varying abilities and levels of competence including children and adults.
Job Profile
Department: Place
Service Group: Sport & Culture
Post Title: Leisure Attendant/Teacher/Receptionist (LAT)
Reports To: Duty Officer
Grade: Band 7
The following information is furnished to help Council staff and those people considering joining the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council to understand and appreciate the general work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation. The following points should be noted:
* The employee competencies are the minimum standard of behaviour expected by the Council of all its employees and the management competencies outlined are those relevant for a post operating at this level within our organisation.
* Both sets of competencies will be used at interview stage and will not be used for shortlisting purposes. As a candidate/employee, you will be expected to demonstrate your ability to meet the special knowledge, experience and qualifications required for the role.
Key Purpose of Post
Prime Objective of the Post
* Responsible to the Duty Officer for the day-to-day operations, which will include the cleaning inside and outside of the swimming pool, general control and patrol of the facilities, i.e. pool halls, changing areas, sauna, solariums, relevant pools and café.
* To be responsible for lifeguarding duties, Swim Teaching and Reception duties.
* Overview of customer safety, discipline and well-being. Provision of effective customer service, preventing of injury to customers and misuse/damage of the facility, supervised on a daily basis by the Senior Attendant/Duty Officer, but will also report to the Centre Manager, Senior Manager and Bradford Aquatics Manager as required.
* To provide quality swimming lessons for pupils with a wide range of abilities, including schools and out-of-hour lessons.
* To ensure a safe learning environment for all users of the service.
* To comply with the outline scheme of work, including water safety for schools.
* To follow Bradford Swimming Development Syllabus and the Swim England Learn to Swim programme when appropriate
* To plan, prepare and deliver lessons within the above framework to meet National Curriculum Key Stage 2 targets in consultation with individual schools.
Main Responsibilities of Post
Range of Duties
* To be responsible for the lifeguarding duties in all pool hall areas, including the safety and supervision of all pool users in accordance with procedures and policies of Pool Supervision Work Instructions.
* To teach the skills of swimming and water safety to classes of pupils with varying abilities and levels of competence, including children and adults.
* At the start of each term, undertake a Health and Safety presentation to the school staff with particular reference to outlining their duties within the set guidelines.
* To prepare lessons for all classes appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of each pupil.
* To maintain legible and accurate records in relation to achievement/training, etc., in order for individual achievement records to be produced
* Produce written assessments of each pupil's grading ability for future courses. Including verbal feedback to pupils/parents/Teachers on their development.
* To cover reception duties that include taking telephone and face-to-face bookings, fees and charges, sale of goods, reconcile daily takings; to operate electronic and computerised systems, e.g. electronic booking system, carry out administrative duties as and when required, as directed by the Duty Officer, Centre Manager/Senior Manager.
* Make regular patrols of the swimming pool and undertake cleaning duties, ensuring thebuilding is safe and clean, duties including ground maintenance, litter picking, snow clearing, etc.
* To maintain a discreet presence in all areas of the swimming pool in order to provide help, guidance and direction to all customers using the Centre, in doing so helping to prevent vandalism and antisocial behaviour.
* To be available outside normal working hours to undertake extra duties in order to accommodate special events and to attend in-service training sessions as and when required.
* To ensure adequate safety measures are undertaken to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, e.g. C.O.S.H.H., electricity at work, food hygiene, etc.
* To undertake routine clerical and administrative duties in line with existing procedures.
* To be the designated first aider when on duty.
* To comply with the Council's procedures and policies, and to adhere to set procedures and work instructions. To ensure that the quality system, procedures and policies are all complied with, and that all records are up to date, including training, cleaning schedules, maintenance schedules, fault logs, etc.
* To attend in-house mandatory training and regular NPLQ training and external training sessions courses as and when required, directed by the Senior Attendant/Duty Officer.
Structure
* Duty Officer
* Aquatics Coaches
Special Knowledge Requirement
* Carries out a variety of working practices, complies with the Council’s quality system, procedures, policies, rules, and processes across the specialist area.
* Uses knowledge of health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and regulations, including risks in own area of work.
* Uses a range of IT packages relating to their area of work.
* Ability to adopt a process of continual improvement and suggest ways of working more efficiently and effectively to improve service delivery.
* Knows and understands how to use, interpret, handle and communicate information.
* Experience in Teaching/Lifeguarding/Working in a swimming pool environment.
* Experience of reception duties.
* SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics
* National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (or to obtain within 6 months of employment)
* Basic First Aid, working towards obtaining Full First Aid Qualification if required
Carries Out Performance Management
The employee has the capacity to manage their workload and carry out a number of specific tasks accurately and to a high standard.
Communicates Effectively
Has a good range of spoken and written communication skills required as a regular feature of the job. It includes exchanging information/building relationships; giving advice and guidance, negotiating and persuading and handling private, confidential and sensitive information.
Carries Out Effective Decision Making
Has the ability to use skills required for taking initiative and independent actions within the scope of the job. It includes planning and organising, self‑efficacy and any requirements to quality check work. They make routine day‑to‑day decisions within set systems and procedures. Seeks advice from appropriate sources where required, i.e. Senior Attendant/Duty Officer/Centre Manager/Senior Manager.
Undertakes Structured Problem‑Solving Activity
Ability to use analytical skills required for gathering, collating and analysing the facts needed to solve problems. This includes creative and critical thinking; developing practical solutions; applying problem solving strategies and managing interpersonal relationships.
Operates with Dignity and Respect
Promotes equality, treating all people fairly and with dignity and respect, maintains impartiality/fairness with all people, is aware of the barriers people face.
Working Conditions
* Willing and able to work unsocial hours over a 7‑day rota, including daytime, early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
* To be contactable by telephone, and be able to attend work at short notice if necessary.
* Capable of moving heavy equipment such as pool inflatables, pool covers, etc
Special Conditions
Management requires that the following checks be carried out as part of the recruitment process:
* DBS
How to apply
To apply, please click the Apply button to be redirected to the Council’s website.
Please ensure the essential qualifications are recorded on your application form to ensure the shortlisting criteria are met.
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact us (details found on our website)
This vacancy may require the following qualifications:
* Water Safety: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
* Teaching Swimming: SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification or ASA Level 2 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF)
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