Leisure Assistant (Casual)

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is recruiting lifeguards to start a career in leisure. This is a role requiring a valid NPLQ, with training and support offered to achieve the qualification.

Lifeguards play a vital part in keeping pool users safe, educating swimmers, and responding to emergencies. Successful candidates will join a dedicated team, with opportunities to progress into fitness, teaching, or supervisory roles within leisure services.

Qualifications

• Valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) required.
• Level 3 First Aid qualification preferred.
• Training and support towards achieving NPLQ will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in and around the pool.
• Educate swimmers about water safety.
• Provide first aid when required.
• Conduct rescues in emergencies.
• Assist with reception tasks or equipment setup in dry side areas.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

First aid

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Level 3 First Aid qualification

Job description

Wakefield Council are looking to recruit some hardworking individuals who are looking to start a career in leisure. This is a ‘Qualified’ lifeguard role is open to everyone who holds a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

Becoming a lifeguard is an excellent career choice at whatever stage of life and a great place to start if you are looking for a career in leisure. Many of our lifeguards go onto continue their careers by becoming, Fitness Consultants, Swimming Teachers, or Assistant Managers. The life skills learnt whilst working with ourselves can be widely used and transferred to other jobs as you will hold a level 3 first aid qualification

Should you be successful in your application to this role, you will be provided with training and support towards your NPLQ with further opportunities to gain additional leisure qualifications. Lifeguards learn first aid and lifesaving skills during their training and play an essential role in ensuring that the public is safe around water. The role of a lifeguard is varied, maintaining safety in and around the pool, educating swimmers about water safety, giving first aid, and conducting rescues in emergencies. Lifeguards working in pools with dry side facilities may also have responsibility for tasks within those areas such as setting up equipment or helping out on reception.

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This vacancy is open ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis.

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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