Leisure Assistant/ Lifeguards – Casual

Wildern; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Leisure Centre in Southampton is seeking a dynamic individual for operational services, including duties in the Fitness Suite, Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, and Reception. Candidates must possess a National Pool Lifeguard qualification and ideally a Level 2 Fitness Certificate. The role offers varied hours, including weekends and evenings, with training sessions included in the work commitment.

Benefits

Paid training sessions

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for additional hours

Qualifications

• Must hold NPLQ qualification.
• Desirable to have Level 2 Fitness Certificate.
• Commitment to training sessions is required.

Responsibilities

• Involved in operational services across Fitness Suite, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, and Reception.
• Work includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Attend training sessions to maintain qualifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Level 2 Fitness Certificate

Job description

The successful applicant will be involved in all key aspects of operational services across all areas of the Leisure Centre, including the Fitness Suite, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool and Reception. A National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) is essential and a Level 2 Fitness Certificate is desirable.

Hours of work involve early mornings, daytime, evening and weekend hours available; Monday to Sunday.

There may be additional hours available to cover for staff absences.

We hold staff training one Tuesday a month from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and Sunday 6pm – 8pm, therefore you will need to commit to attending this training session (for which you will be paid) in order to maintain your NPLQ qualification. Casual rate of £7.55 to £12.21 per hour (dependant on age).

Applications should be on Wildern School forms, individual CV’s will not be accepted. Further details about the Leisure facilities can be found at www.wildernleisurecentre.co.uk. Applications can be e-mailed to [e-mail] or sent by post for the attention of Mrs P Weston, Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Friday 20th June 2025.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.