Leisure Assistant - Full Time

South Norfolk & Broadland District Council; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full 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 supervise pool and dry side areas, ensuring a safe and clean environment for users. You will help set up activities, assist with tours for schools and the public, and maintain high standards of service.

Flexibility in shifts is offered, with transport required as teams operate across centres. A National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) is preferred, alongside health, safety and safeguarding awareness within the

Qualifications

• RLSS/NPLQ National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) required.
• Good concentration skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers.
• Experience in a leisure centre or similar environment is desirable.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and Safeguarding in the leisure industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain cleanliness of the pool and dry side areas.
• Set up activities within the centre and assist with tours from the public and schools.
• Ensure the facility is clean, well run and ready for business.

Skills

NPLQ Lifeguard

Customer service

Health & Safety

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, and 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.