Lifeguard and Leisure Attendant

Wright Robinson College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright Robinson College in Manchester is seeking a Lifeguard and Leisure Attendant on a part-time, fixed-term basis. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe poolside environment, supervising pool users, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness across the site.

The role involves assisting with equipment setup and takedown, covering reception duties when required, and supporting swimming lessons as needed.

Qualifications

• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is required.
• Experience of poolside operations.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Highly organized, flexible and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe poolside environment for all users.
• Supervise pool users and enforce safety rules.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site.
• Assist in equipment setup and put down.
• Cover reception duties when required.
• Assist swimming lessons as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised

Education

RLSS NATIONAL Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Contract Type:Fixed Term

Working Hours:Part Time

Number of Positions:1

Qualifications Required:RLSS NATIONAL Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Start Date:30th November 2026

Salary:£14.04 an hour

We have a very rare and exciting opportunity for a Lifeguard and Leisure Attendant to join our Community Leisure team.

Your role will be to be responsible for maintaining a safe poolside environment, supervision of all pool users, maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the whole site, this will involve cleaning and litter picking, assisting in all equipment set up and put down, covering reception duties when required, assisting swimming lessons as required.

In Ofsted inspections in 2016 and 2021, the College was judged ‘Outstanding’ in every area of the Inspection Framework.

Under the current framework, where an overall ‘Outstanding’ grade is no longer awarded, we are immensely proud that our March 2026 inspection identified areas of exceptional practice, further strengthening our reputation for excellence.

We remain fully committed to continually raising academic standards and attainment through a broad, ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

We are looking for applicants who have experience of poolside operations. You will require an RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and have strong communication skills. You will be highly organised, flexible, conscientious and have a ‘can do’ approach to work.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation