Lifeguard

Bury Council; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Generous Annual Leave

Full Uniform Provided

Flexible working where possible

Career development

Job summary

Bury Council Leisure is hiring Lifeguards to maintain a safe, welcoming environment across the leisure centre. You will join a dedicated team and deliver high-quality customer service while upholding procedures and standards.

Working as part of a rota including evenings and weekends, you will assist with pool safety, engage with customers and demonstrate professional standards at all times. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Pool Lifeguard Qualification or commit to gain within 3 months (at applicant's cost).
• Strong understanding of pool safety procedures.
• Excellent customer care and communication with swimmers and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, safe and welcoming environment for centre users.
• Work with colleagues to operate facilities efficiently and safely.
• Lead by example and demonstrate health, safety and customer service excellence.

Skills

Lifeguard qualification

Customer service

Strong communication

Physical fitness

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Lifeguard Leisure - Leisure Centre

Lifeguard Grade 5 is currently £26,427, this will be pro rata'd based on working hours. There will be an additional matrix payment for unsociable hours working.

Bury Leisure is looking to recruit 8-10 candidates to work as Lifeguard's on a permanent basis with 5-7 positions on a rota pattern including evenings and weekend and 3 annualised hours basis to cover when required. Rota's and working locations to be confirmed for all roles.

About the Role

As a Lifeguard with Bury Council Leisure, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, safe and welcoming environment for all centre users. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help ensure the consistent delivery of excellent customer service and a positive customer experience throughout the centre.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that all areas of the facility and associated activities are operated efficiently, effectively and in accordance with established procedures and standards.

This role is ideally suited to an individual who consistently demonstrates the highest personal and professional standards. You will lead by example, inspire those around you, and maintain an unwavering commitment to health, safety and customer service excellence.

What we’re looking for

• A valid Pool Lifeguard Qualification or commitment to gain within 3 months of appointment (at applicants cost).
• Strong understanding and execution of pool safety issues and procedures
• A high level of personal fitness to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Outstanding communication skills able to engage confidently with customers, colleagues and all stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Excellent customer care skills and a natural ability to connect with and inspire swimmers and their families.

Safeguarding: This post involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be fully committed to safeguarding and always promoting welfare

Why Bury Council Leisure?

• When you join Bury Council's Wellness and Leisure team, you're not just taking a job. You're becoming part of a mission to make Bury a healthier, happier and more connected place to live. Here's what you can look forward to:
• Be Part of History: This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join as a founding team member of the brand-new Radcliffe Hub one of the most significant community investments in the borough in recent years. Help us set the standard from day one.
• Real Investment in Your Development: We actively support your professional growth, from maintaining your qualifications to CPD opportunities, Governing Body updates and beyond. Whether you're looking to develop your specialism or progress into senior aquatics roles, we'll back your ambitions every step of the way.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS): Enjoy the security and peace of mind of one of the most competitive workplace pension schemes in the country hugely valuable benefit of working for a local authority.
• Generous Annual Leave: Benefit from a competitive annual leave entitlement that increases with your length of service giving you more time to rest, recharge and do the things you love.
• Full Uniform Provided: Your complete uniform is provided so you're looking and feeling the part from your very first shift.
• An Inclusive, Supportive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are genuinely committed to building a team that reflects the community we serve. We support flexible working where operationally possible and foster a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Work That Truly Matters: Every lesson you deliver, every swimmer you encourage and every child you help to take their first independent length you're directly contributing to the safety, confidence and wellbeing of Bury's communities. That's not just a job. That's a vocation.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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