Leisure Assistant – South Staffordshire Council
South Staffordshire Council is seeking enthusiastic and self‑disciplined individuals to undertake a variety of tasks at Codsall Leisure Centre, including lifeguard duties, assembling sports equipment, general cleaning duties, and dealing with customer enquiries.
Successful candidates will ensure the highest standards of pool supervision and centre cleanliness, housekeeping, and hygiene. Candidates should have previous work experience in a leisure and/or customer‑service environment, be customer focused, highly motivated, have good communication skills and hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. This post has been identified as one requiring a possible criminal background check. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and the offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.
Working Hours
* Monday: 16.00‑21.45 (5.75 hours)
* Tuesday: 19.00‑22.00 (3 hours)
* Wednesday: Off
* Thursday: 16.00‑21.00 (5 hours)
* Friday: 15.30‑19.30 (4 hours)
* Saturday: 07.45‑13.00 (5.25 hours)
* Saturday: 13.30‑17.30 (4 hours)
* Sunday: Off
Total: 27 hours per week.
Benefits
* Free staff car parking
* Subsidised leisure centre membership
* Career average pension scheme
Closing Date
Friday 14th November 2025
Additional Information
Interviews will take place on Sunday 23rd November. Where we receive a high number of applications, we may long‑list and conduct a telephone interview or assessment test before short‑listing for interview. Candidates successful at interview stage will progress to stage two of the recruitment process, which is a Pool Lifeguard Competency Test, date to be confirmed at interview at Codsall Leisure Centre. The Council operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria required for the post.
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