Lifeguard/Leisure Attendant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolsover District Council is seeking a Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant to help operate Go! Active leisure facilities across pools, gym, studios and outdoor areas. You will support wet and dry activity management and ensure smooth service delivery within a busy leisure environment.

The post is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a Grade 3 salary of £26,134–£26,813. Applicants should hold the RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Award and be capable of delivering water-based fitness classes when required.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the leisure industry.
• Understanding of customer computerised booking systems.
• Understanding of the operation of leisure facilities and equipment including Health and Safety awareness.
• RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Award.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting.
• To be able to deliver water based fitness classes as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of sports, leisure and recreational establishments throughout the Bolsover District.
• Ensure the efficient, effective and economic operation of sports, leisure and recreational activities, including wet, dry and other operational areas.
• Be involved in general leisure duties including control, organisation and implementation of the work of Leisure Services, its assets, resources, systems and methods of work.

Skills

Leisure industry knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Health and Safety awareness

Heavy lifting capability

Water-based fitness instruction

Interpersonal communication

Education

RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Award

Job description

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant

Salary/Grade: Grade 3, £26,134 - £26,813

Hours/Days: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bolsover District Council, The Arc, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S43 4JY

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Assist in the operation of sports, leisure and recreational establishments throughout the Bolsover District.

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

Go! Active is a busy leisure facility that caters for a wide range of ages and abilities and is fully accessible. We have two swimming pools, a flume, gym facilities, a thermal suite, group exercise studios, group cycling studio, a sports hall, outdoor pitches and a café.

This role ensures the efficient, effective and economic operation of sports, leisure and recreational activities, including a wide range of duties in wet, dry and other operational areas.

The successful candidate will be involved in general leisure duties including control, organisation and implementation of the work of Leisure Services, its assets, resources, systems and methods of work.

To be successful you will need:

• Excellent understanding of the leisure industry
• Understanding of customer computerised booking systems
• Understanding of the operation of leisure facilities and equipment including Health and Safety awareness
• RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Award
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
• To be able to deliver water based fitness classes as and when required

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the Enhanced level.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: https://www.bolsover.gov.uk/

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Duty Manager’s on 01246 242365, or email [e-mail].

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.