Leisure Assistant - Casual contract - Ashdown Leisure centre

BCP Council; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

Clear pay progression

Career development support

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking a Casual Leisure Assistant for Ashdown Leisure Centre. The role focuses on lifeguarding, basic coaching, children’s activities, and reception duties. DBS check is required at the level specified by the council, with enhanced benefits under the Pay and Reward scheme and clear progression within a defined pay band.

You will supervise the pool, deliver first aid, and assist with holiday programmes, while maintaining safety and customer service standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard duties in pool environment following RLSS guidance.
• DBS check at the required level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the pool area and provide lifeguard service following RLSS guidance.
• Act as first aider for customers or staff at the leisure site.
• Inspect facilities and equipment against the daily schedule and address health and safety issues.
• Set up and take down sporting equipment safely and on time.
• Check cleanliness of facilities and participate in scheduled cleaning.
• Deliver basic non-specialist coaching to set programmes.
• Assist at children's parties and deliver holiday activity programmes.
• Provide general help and information to customers, including reception duties.

Education

National Pool Lifeguard qualification

First Aid certification

Job description

Casual Leisure Assistant post at Ashdown Leisure Centre, within BCP Council's Commercial Operations team. The work centres on lifeguarding and supervising the pool, with first aid cover for customers and staff. Duties also include basic non-specialist coaching, assisting at children's parties, delivering holiday programmes and general reception work. Applicants will need a DBS check at the level the council specifies.

What the job involves

• Supervise the pool area and provide a lifeguard service in line with Royal Lifesaving Society guidance
• Act as first aider to customers or staff at the leisure site
• Inspect facilities and equipment against the daily schedule and escape health and safety issues
• Set up and take down sporting equipment safely and on time
• Check cleanliness of facilities and take part in scheduled cleaning
• Deliver basic non-specialist coaching to set programmes
• Assist at children's parties and deliver holiday activity programmes
• Give general help and information to customers, including reception duties

Qualifications

• National Pool Lifeguard qualification
• First Aid certification

Experience

• Experience of the leisure industry and of leading sporting activities

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety protocols in leisure and swimming pool settings
• Clear and polite communication with customers and colleagues
• Ability to work to defined schedules and reprioritise in response to urgent needs

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check at the appropriate level

What’s offered

• Enhanced benefits package under the new Pay and Reward scheme
• Clear progression within a defined pay band
• Support to grow your career with the council