Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard)

Busheygroveleisurecentre; Connaught Park; On-site; GBP 23,653 - 28,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Discounts for family and friends

Long service awards

Excellent training opportunities

Paid breaks

On-site parking

Maternity bonus

Job summary

Bushey Grove Leisure Centre is seeking a full-time Recreation / Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patrons while assisting them in the use of facilities.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team. This position includes generous benefits such as free gym membership and discounts for family and friends, along with various training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds and swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
• Experience in a leisure facility is desirable.
• Flexible approach to working hours required, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise customers in their use of facilities.
• Set up and dismantle equipment as required.
• Maintain clean and safe facilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to swim 50 metres

Teamwork

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Recreation / Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard)

Bushey Grove Leisure Centre

Permanent, Full time (39 Hours per Week)

up to £26,282.88 p/a (£12.96 p/h)

Come and join the team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant to join an enthusiastic and friendly team within InspireAll.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise customers in their use of facilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Set up and dismantle equipment as required
• Maintain clean and safe facilities

Qualifications & Requirements

• A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is desirable although training will be provided for the right candidate
• Ability to swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds; swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and tread water for 30 seconds to pass the NPLQ competency test
• Experience in a leisure facility is also desirable
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working hours, as you will be required to work on a rota basis to include daytimes, evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Free gym membership, swimming and classes for you, your partner and up to 4 children (T & C apply)
• Discounts for family and friends
• Discounts on nursery places and children’s activities
• Discounts on theatre
• Store discount at major attractions and retailers, online and in store
• Long service awards
• Company events
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay – enhanced after required service length (T & C apply)
• Maternity bonus (T & C apply)
• On-site parking – available at most locations, please confirm with your line manager
• Excellent training opportunities and career progression
• Paid breaks – up to 45 minutes (T & C apply)
• Other generous leave entitlements (T & C apply)

InspireAll is a charity that has a reputation for delivering energising and motivating leisure and family support services across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, enabling communities to achieve rewarding and active lifestyles.

We employ people who want to share our vision to provide our customers with the best experience, served by approachable and friendly staff. We also encourage a positive work/life balance.

Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Applicants may require an enhanced DBS check, dependent on role applied for.

InspireAll is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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