Leisure Assistant

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

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Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27 days rising to 32

Descripción de la vacante

Durham County Council is seeking a qualified lifeguard to work in our leisure centre in Spennymoor. You will deliver lifeguarding duties, support customers in leading healthier, more active lifestyles and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for pool users.

With Level 2 Gym Instructor and/or National Pool Lifeguard qualifications, you will provide excellent service and assist with day-to-day centre operations while contributing to safeguarding and basic first aid duties as required.

Formación

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent is required.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is preferred.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is essential.
• First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain one within an agreed timescale.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver lifeguarding duties and ensure pool safety.
• Provide excellent customer service across the leisure centre.
• Support day-to-day operation and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
• Encourage participation of children and young people in physical activity.

Conocimientos

Level 2 Gym Instructor

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Customer service

First Aid Certificate

Descripción del empleo

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• Delivering excellent customer service across all areas of the centre
• Supporting customers in leading healthier, more active lifestyles
• Carrying out lifeguarding duties and ensuring the safety of pool users
• Encouraging children and young people to participate in physical activity
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the leisure centre
• Helping maintain a safe, efficient and enjoyable environment for all customers

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) and/or a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Experience in a customer-focused environment, leisure centre and/or gym setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• First Aid Certificate, or the ability to achieve one within an agreed timescale
• Successful candidates will also be required to complete an in-house pool water competency assessment where lifeguarding forms part of the role.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children .

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on week commencing 23 November 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website

This post is not available for hybrid working.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

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