Leisure Attendant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; North East Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS Check

Job summary

North East Derbyshire District Council’s leisure team is looking for a Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) to help keep our pools safe, support gym operations and assist with class setups across our four leisure sites.

You’ll be a confident, energetic team player who enjoys helping people and staying active. An enhanced DBS check is required, and you may be asked to cover keyholder duties to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Confident, team-oriented individual who enjoys helping people.
• Physically fit and able to lift and move equipment.
• Good understanding of sports and fitness.
• Bonus points for coaching experience or qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Keep swimmers safe and happy in the pool.
• Assist in gym and changing areas.
• Set up equipment for classes and events.
• Promote activities and events at the centre.
• Be a go-to person for customers of all ages.

Skills

Swim safety

Customer service

Team player

Fitness awareness

Flexibility

Job description

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

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

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:

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?

• 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

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.

th November 2026