Leisure Assistant - Full Time

South Norfolk & Broadland District Council; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk & Broadland District Council is seeking a motivated individual to join Wymondham Leisure Centre as a lifeguard and customer service assistant. You will supervise the pool and dry side, maintain cleanliness, help set up activities and support tours for schools to ensure a safe, welcoming facility.

Flexible shifts and a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, discounts, a generous holiday allowance and participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• RLSS/NPLQ Lifeguard qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding in leisure environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool and dry side areas and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with setting up activities and tours for schools.
• Provide excellent customer service to members of the public.
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe and ready for business.

Skills

Lifeguard

Customer service

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NPLQ/Lifeguard qualification

Job description

Wymondham Leisure Centre has some of the best facilities in the area, and each week we run over 90 classes as well as a popular 50-week swim school programme. We are looking to welcome a motivated individual with an interest in swimming, fitness and wellbeing to join us. You will be a valued member of our busy team, will work a range of shifts and will provide excellent customer service to members of the public.

The role will involve supervising and maintaining cleanliness of the pool and dry side areas, ensuring a safe environment for all areas. You will also be involved in setting up activities within the centre, assisting with tours from the public and schools and ensuring our facility is clean, well run and ready for business.

Our teams work across our leisure centres, so you need to have your own means of transport and enjoy this flexible working style.

With an RLSS/NPLQ National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ), you will need good concentration skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with our customers. Previous experience in a leisure centre or similar environment, together with an awareness of Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements within the leisure industry is desirable.

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including

• free onsite parking
• employee discounts
• a competitive holiday allowance
• wellbeing initiatives
• the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.