Leisure Attendant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

30 days annual leave (rising to 35)

Learning and career development

Job summary

North East Derbyshire District Council are hiring a Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) to supervise pool safety and assist in gym and changing areas. The role involves setting up for classes, promoting activities, and serving customers of all ages at a busy leisure centre.

Essential qualifications include RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (10th Edition). The post offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and DBS support. Applications close 8 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Confident, team player who loves helping people.
• Physically fit and able to lift/move equipment.
• Good understanding of sports and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Keeping swimmers safe and happy in the pool.
• Helping out in the gym and changing areas.
• Setting up equipment for classes and events.
• Promoting fun activities and events at the centre.
• Being a go-to person for customers of all ages.

Skills

Team player

Physically fit

Customer service

Education

RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (10th Edition)

Job description

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Are you passionate about fitness, love the water, and want to make a real difference in your community? Join our energetic team at NEDDC as a Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) and turn your passion into a career!

What’s the vibe?

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team at a buzzing leisure centre that includes:

• A modern swimming pool
• A fully equipped gym
• A multi-use studio with awesome fitness classes
• A café and soft play area

What you’ll be doing?

• Keeping swimmers safe and happy in the pool
• Helping out in the gym and changing areas
• Setting up equipment for classes and events
• Promoting fun activities and events at the centre
• Being a go-to person for customers of all ages

What we’re looking for?

• A confident, team player who loves helping people
• Someone who’s physically fit and ready to lift and move equipment
• A good understanding of sports and fitness
• RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (10th Edition) - essential!

Bonus points if you have:

• Sports coaching experience or qualifications
• A passion for teaching or leading activities
• A flexible and professional approach is considered essential as the postholder will be required to undertake keyholder duties as and when needed to meet service demands.

Important stuff:

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check - we’ll help you through the process.

Ready to make a splash?

If you’re looking for a fun, active job where no two days are the same, this could be your perfect fit. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career in leisure and fitness, we’d love to hear from you!

You’ll also have the chance to build valuable transferable skills, explore other roles within the centre, and enjoy the flexibility of working across any of our four fantastic leisure sites.

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary
• Friendly and support workplace culture
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service),
• Learning and career development
• Free parking

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Michael Price, Centre Manager on [phone] or email [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight 8th November 2026

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council on 01246 231111 or emailing: [e-mail]

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.