Lifeguard

Wiltshire Career Site; Malmesbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is hiring lifeguards to supervise pool and poolside activities, ensuring member safety and great customer service. NPLQ holders have priority in shortlisting, and the Council may fund your NPLQ course within 3 months of starting.

Join a dynamic leisure service with a flexible rota including evenings and weekends; hybrid on-site operation is described. Training opportunities, NVQ apprenticeships and clear progression paths are available for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• NPLQ holders receive priority for shortlisting.
• Ability to supervise pool and poolside activities.
• Willing to work on a rota including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool and poolside activities.
• Ensure member safety and well‑being.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to users.
• Be flexible with shifts as part of a team.

Skills

Strong swimming

Customer service

Enthusiasm

Education

NPLQ qualification

NVQ apprenticeship opportunities

Job description

Salary:£26,016 - £26,847 per annum(Pplus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week:37 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed following shortlisting

Rolling advert:We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Are you a skilled swimmer and sports enthusiast? Your new career may be just a splash away! If you're considering lifeguarding, our comprehensive training programs can open doors to management roles, NVQ apprenticeships and skill development opportunities.

Our lifeguards play a crucial role in ensuring member safety and well-being. We're looking for individuals to supervise pool and poolside activities who are available on a rota basis, including some evenings and weekends.

NPLQ holders receive priority for shortlisting. Non-NPLQ candidates may still be considered. Wiltshire Council may fund your NPLQ course, which you must complete within 3 months of starting, subject to swim test and course availability.

If you enjoy working with people, you'll thrive in the dynamic and enjoyable leisure service industry. Whether you're pursuing a leisure career or saving for a gap year, we can support your chosen path. Join our team today and showcase your strong swimming abilities, excellent customer service, and enthusiasm!

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Marc Bowden, Centre Manager, at [e-mail]

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.