Casual Lifeguard

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL; Great Waltham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local city council in Great Waltham is seeking a Casual Lifeguard to ensure the health and safety of users at their swimming pools. The ideal candidate will have a National Pool Lifeguard qualification and excellent customer care skills, and will work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays. Join a dynamic team at the South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, committed to providing a safe and clean environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold the National Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Must be confident communicators.
• Excellent customer care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of swimming pool users.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of the pools complex.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Excellent customer care skills

Confidence in communication

Education

National Pool Lifeguard qualification

Job description

Casual Lifeguard

• Posting date: 14 November 2025
• Salary: £13.02 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 08 December 2025
• Location: South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
• Remote working: On‑site only
• Company: Chelmsford City Council
• Job type: Contract

South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is one of Chelmsford City Council's leisure facilities, offering a variety of sporting activities where there is something for everyone. Every member of staff plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of a team within the pools complex. Applicants must be confident communicators and have excellent customer care skills as well as hold the National Pool Lifeguard qualification. The successful applicants will be responsible for the health and safety of users of our swimming pools as well as other areas of the centre, while also ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the pools complex is maintained.

This position is offered on a casual basis during the opening hours of the Centre which are from 6.00am to 10.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is a must.

Please note, should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre‑employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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