Leisure Attendants - Casual

Isle of Wight Council; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Carisbrooke is looking for Casual Leisure Attendants to support operations at leisure centres during busy periods. The role requires a current pool lifeguarding qualification and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays. Being part of a dynamic team, candidates must possess strong communication skills and a confident personality. This temporary role offers £13.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current qualification in pool lifeguarding from STA or RLSS is required.
• Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cover holiday periods and staff absences at leisure centres.
• Support the Leisure Attendant team across multiple shifts.
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Skills

Pool lifeguarding qualification

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork ability

Experience in a leisure environment

Education

Qualification from STA or RLSS

Job description

Leisure Attendants - Casual

• Posting date: 10 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Grade 3, £13.06 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 10 December 2025
• Location: Isle Of Wight, South East England
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Isle of Wight Council
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: 2023_419

Summary

Varied hours per week on a casual basis. Leisure Attendants are recruited to cover holiday periods and staff absences at Medina & The Heights Leisure Centres. Candidates need to be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Availability is not guaranteed and candidates may not be contacted immediately.

Responsibilities

• Cover holiday periods and staff absences at leisure centres.
• Support a busy Leisure Attendant team across multiple shifts.
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current qualification in pool lifeguarding from either STA (Swim teachers association) or RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident and outgoing personality with experience in a leisure environment preferred.

EEO and Accessibility

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to disabled and non‑disabled applicants.