Casual Leisure Assistants/Lifeguards (Teddington TW11)

Richmond and Wandsworth Council; Teddington; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join Richmond and Wandsworth Council as a Casual Leisure Assistant/Lifeguard at Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre. Your role involves ensuring pool safety, providing top-notch customer service, and maintaining cleanliness at the center. We seek NPLQ qualified individuals who are friendly and confident communicators. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of £13.85 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Childcare vouchers

Interest-free loans on travel cards

Discounts at leisure activities and restaurants

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NPLQ qualification.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and friendly approach to pool safety.
• Ensure customer safety and facility cleanliness.
• Deliver great customer service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Diversity and Equality Understanding

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Casual Leisure Assistants/LifeguardsTeddington Pools & Fitness Centre, TW11 8EZ£13.85 per hour plus 12.07% holiday relief pay allowance___________________________________________

• Are you a friendly and confident communicator who enjoys meeting people and providing great service?
  
• Are you NPLQ and first aid qualified?
• Then we need you to join our team!

Where you'll be working
You'll join the team at Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre, Vicarage Road, Teddington TW11 8EZ. The centre is open 7 days a week from 6.30am to 10pm.

What you'll be doing
Providing a professional and friendly approach to pool safety will be your main objective. Making sure that all customers are kept in a safe and secure environment, delivering great customer service and ensuring facilities are clean, safe and staffed, so that every customer has a great experience.

Have a look at the job profile online for full details on the varied role you can expect to be doing.

What we'll need from you
You must hold a valid UK recognised National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) for this role and proof will be required. Applicants who do not hold this qualification will be rejected.

Good communication and organisational skills are essential for this role.You'll also need a good knowledge of Health & Safety and an understanding of Diversity and Equality in employment and provision of a service.

You'll be offered a mix of shifts which may include early mornings, daytimes, evenings and weekends.

You will need your own National Insurance Number (NINo) to be employed by us. If you are aged 16 years or older and have not yet been issued with a NINo, please contact HMRC or apply for one asap.

What we can offer you
£13.85 per hour, plus 12.07%holiday relief pay allowance on top of hourly rate.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits* such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.
* eligibility criteria applies (and will depend on contract).

Apply now

If you're NPLQ qualified and are available to work during term time, submit your application today.

Please be aware that incomplete applications will be rejected.

Closing Date:8 June 2025 at Midnight.
We will contact you after the closing date to let you know if you have been shortlisted for interview.

The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close this advert early, or once sufficient applications have been received. We strongly advise you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality Statement
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).