Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Leisure Assistant (NPLQ Lifeguard) to join the team.
Location: Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre, Great Stone Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0ZS
Hours: Full Time – 36.25 hours
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Why Join Us?
Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we're seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.
About The Role:
Your responsibilities as a Leisure Assistant will include:
* Ensure the safety of our swimming customers by providing lifeguard support.
* Meet and greet customers, checking them into the centre for activities.
* Prepare activity areas and equipment to meet the day's programme needs.
* Maintain the hygiene and cleanliness standards of the centre.
As a Leisure Assistant, you will have:
* An in-date RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
* A commitment to our values of Making a Difference, Being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity, and bringing Energy and Empathy to everything you do.
Hours:
This position works out at 36.25 hours averaged over 3 weeks on a rolling rota. The shifts will require some weekend work, mornings and evenings.
What can you expect from us?
As well as training and development as a Trafford Leisure employee you will be rewarded with;
* A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
* Pension scheme
* 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years' service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
* Company sick pay
* Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
* Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
* Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
* 24/7 access to a GP
* Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
* Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs.
* Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
* Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans
How to Apply: Please click below to complete our application form and attach your CV. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to
We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date for applications is Monday 10th November 2025
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
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