Facilities Assistant

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Manchester is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to provide NPLQ cover across various facilities. The role includes supervising pool sessions and maintaining pool water quality while collaborating with the Performance team. Candidates must hold a current NPLQ Lifeguard qualification and have experience in a sporting or leisure environment. The position offers flexible working hours and additional benefits such as private healthcare and an annual bonus.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Current NPLQ Lifeguard qualification is essential.
• Experience within a leisure or sporting organization is required.
• Able to maintain pool water treatment chemicals stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist Performance team members during pool sessions.
• Conduct daily checks and audits for compliance and cleanliness.
• Document pool water chemical readings and report defects.

Skills

NPLQ Lifeguard qualification

Strong communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pool plant operation qualification

Leisure/Fitness instructor qualification

First Aid Qualification

Fire Marshall training

Job description

Part time hours - 18.75 hours per week

Closing Date of Applications – 28/01/26

Please note that this role will be rota-based Monday to Sunday based on operational need and will include weekend working.

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Purpose

To primarily provide NPLQ cover and PPO across all campus hydro and Pool areas as required Men’s First Team, Women’s First Team, Academy, Academy Stadium, Etihad Stadium.

To assist and support the Senior Facilities Manager in other key FM Departmental areas including Fire Marshall and First Aid duties when necessary.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days (pro‑rata) annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

• Supervising/assisting Performance team members with pool sessions when required.
• Supervising of all individual player rehab pool sessions, in conjunction with the Performance Team.
• Recording and documenting all pool water chemical readings in conjunction with the Maintenance Pool Plant operators across the campus.
• Carry out daily checks, audits, and PPMs in line with technical ability and job role (ATD, compliance or cleanliness).
• Report any defects to FM Helpdesk including any jobs where skilled maintenance operative is required to attend. Use relevant method of recording or reporting to allow data collection and action to take place.
• Maintain sufficient stock levels of pool water treatment chemicals as documented in the Pool Plant Ops manual. Place the necessary orders with preferred supplier with PO in line with budget.
• Conduct, review, update COSHH Risk Assessments, Risk Assessments and Material Data Sheets.
• Regularly review and update information contained within the Pool Ops Manual including NOP/EAP.
• Cleaning and presentation of all pool and spa areas across the campus.
• Provide assistance to the Kit and housekeeping teams in keeping the areas clean and tidy.
• Site support to the Senior Facilities Manager First Team. Ensure effective two way communication for water tests, reports, operational updates or issues requiring urgent attention.
• Attend regular training courses both in-7house and external to ensure qualifications and ob‑1?S m keepup

What we are looking for

Essential

• Current NPLQ Lifeguard qualification.
• Pool plant operation qualification and experience.
• Experience within a leisure or sporting organisation.
• Display strong and effective communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Collaborative attitude and excellent teamwork with attention to detail.
• Dedicated to the role, always striving for best in class.

Desirable

• Leisure/Fitness instructor qualification.
• FM based training or qualification.
• First Aid Qualification (passed within 6 months).
• Fire Marshall (passed within 6 months).