Leisure & Wellbeing Assistant | Lifeguard & Gym Support

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid / flexible working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Durham Leisure Centres is seeking a dedicated Leisure Assistant to help create welcoming, safe and enjoyable environments for customers across our centres. You will promote healthy living, support people of all ages to be more active and help them achieve wellbeing goals.

The role includes delivering excellent customer service, lifeguarding duties where required, encouraging activity for children and assisting in the day-to-day operation of the centre.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent) and/or a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment, leisure centre and/or gym setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid Certificate, or the ability to achieve one within an agreed timescale.
• In-house pool water competency assessment where lifeguarding forms part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent customer service across all areas of the centre.
• Supporting customers in leading healthier, more active lifestyles.
• Carrying out lifeguarding duties and ensuring the safety of pool users.
• Encouraging children and young people to participate in physical activity.
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the leisure centre.
• Helping maintain a safe, efficient and enjoyable environment for all customers.

Skills

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Customer service

Communication skills

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Durham Leisure Centres is seeking a dedicated Leisure Assistant to help create welcoming, safe and enjoyable environments for customers across our centres. You will promote healthy living, support people of all ages to be more active and help them achieve wellbeing goals.

The role includes delivering excellent customer service, lifeguarding duties where required, encouraging activity for children and assisting in the day-to-day operation of the centre.