Lifeguard - Full Time

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a Lifeguard for the Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub. The role involves supervising pool safety, engaging with customers, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Candidates should ideally have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, but training can be provided for the right applicant. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and health programs.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday, increasing to 31 after 5 years

Access to attractive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with a range of customers.
• Willingness to learn and engage with facility users.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool users and ensure safety.
• Engage with customers and provide information.
• Perform daily cleaning and health checks.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Resident helpline - If you have any concerns over the weekend please call the residents hotline numbers: 01925 873 090 or 01925 873 091

Livewire facilities offer customers access to state off the art gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts and sports pitches along with a wide range of library resources. We strive to promote a healthy lifestyle and increased participation, and we are committed to making sure that our facilities and activities are accessible to members of the community. You will be reporting directly to the Lead Livewire Advisor and working alongside customer service advisors, gym staff and co-located services within the building.

The role

The post holder will be based at the Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub. You will be required to supervise customers in the pool ensuring the safety of our pool users, equipment set ups as required, daily cleaning schedules and health and safety checks ensuring we are always operating a clean safe and friendly environment. The post holder will engage with customers to help them navigate the facility, providing information regarding the Livewire offer, supporting the provision of the library, leisure and the lifestyle services.

What's needed?

Ideally the candidate would already have their National Pool Lifeguard Qualification which includes PXB training, but for the right applicant we will pay for the NPLQ course and qualification.

Experience dealing with a range of customers and a willingness to learn.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

Please email the Hub Centre Manager Charlene Hankey if you require any further information.

Closing date for applications will be Friday 6 June 2025.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, Warrington, WA2 8HE