Lifeguard

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting Lifeguards for a new leisure facility. This part-time role offers varied hours and a pro rata salary of £26,016–£26,847 with 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts. NPLQ holders have priority for shortlisting, and the council may fund training within 3 months of starting.

You will supervise pool and poolside activities, ensuring safety and delivering strong customer service while working on a rota that includes some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong swimming abilities.
• Excellent customer service.
• Enthusiasm and reliability.
• NPLQ holders have priority for shortlisting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool and poolside activities to ensure safety.
• Maintain member well-being and respond to incidents promptly.
• Work on a rota including evenings and weekends.
• Provide friendly, responsive customer service.

Skills

Strong swimming abilities

Excellent customer service

Enthusiasm

Education

NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)

Job description

Salary: £26,016 - £26,847 pro rata(P plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week: Various hours available

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Be part of something extraordinary!

As we prepare to open one of the newest and most impressive leisure facilities in the area. The facility will become a hub for health, wellbeing, and community activity and we're looking for talented, motivated individuals who want to be part of something special.

Whether you're looking to develop your career, make a positive impact in the community, or be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking team, this role could be perfect for you.

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team on a part-time basis. Opportunities will be available during weekdays, evenings, weekends and school holidays, and we welcome applications from individuals with varying availability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact details

Angus Crick, Duty Manager at [e-mail]

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.