Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) - Barton Upon Humber

North Lincolnshire Council; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Barton-upon-Humber is seeking a Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) to support their team at Baysgarth Leisure Centre. The role includes traditional lifeguarding duties, setting up sports events, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Candidates must possess a current pool lifesaving qualification and be available for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate and excellent development opportunities in the leisure industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 30 days annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Staff discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a current recognized pool lifesaving qualification (NPLQ).
• Strong motivational and punctuality skills are essential.
• Excellent communication capabilities are required.
• Adherence to health and safety practices is necessary.
• Ability to set up and dismantle equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the typical duties of a lifeguard by working poolside.
• Support setting up various sport and leisure operations.
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming.

Skills

Current pool lifesaving qualification (NPLQ)

Motivated and punctual

Good communicator

Ability to follow health and safety procedures

Ability to set up and dismantle equipment safely

Flexible with working hours including evenings and weekends

Job description

Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) - Barton Upon Humber

North Lincolnshire Council

Barton-Upon-Humber, DN18 5DT

Grade 3 £24,796 to £25,583 per year

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The post is temporary up to 31 December 2026.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Baysgarth Leisure Centre and we are looking for a Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) to join our team. The Leisure Attendant role involves undertaking the typical duties of a lifeguard, working poolside. You will also support with the setting up of various sport and leisure operations that take place in our building - badminton, trampoline, table tennis as a few examples and help to keep the facility clean, safe and welcoming.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate

• holds a current, recognised pool lifesaving qualification (NPLQ)
• is motivated, punctual and a good communicator
• is able to follow health and safety and pool safe operating procedures
• can set up and dismantle equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• can work a shift pattern that involves working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

What can we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary £12.85 to £13.26 per hour
• Up to 30 days of annual leave and bank holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Local Government pension scheme
• Staff discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• This role is a great first step to working in the sports and leisure industry and will also give you the opportunity develop valuable customer, people and life skills that can be taken forward and transferred into many other career choices.

Please review the attached rota carefully. Before submitting your application, you must be available to work all the hours listed, this may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For more information, please contact Dominic Harrison at

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.