Lifeguard & Recreation Assistant — Career Growth Path

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council is hiring a Recreation Assistant for our leisure centres in London. You will help keep customers safe in and around the water, while supporting lifeguard duties and delivering a welcoming, high-quality service.

In addition to lifeguarding, you will clean areas, set up and pack away activities, and perform pool testing according to procedures. The role requires a 36-hour week with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• You must be a strong swimmer and have excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to correct behavior as needed.
• High level of physical fitness and a confident, approachable personality.
• UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification (RLSS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep customers safe in and around the water.
• Clean assigned areas and help set up/clear away activities.
• Conduct pool testing according to procedures.
• Work a 36-hour week across rotating shifts including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Strong swimming

Customer service

Verbal communication

Physical fitness

Approachable personality

Education

RLSS Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Southwark Council is hiring a Recreation Assistant for our leisure centres in London. You will help keep customers safe in and around the water, while supporting lifeguard duties and delivering a welcoming, high-quality service.

In addition to lifeguarding, you will clean areas, set up and pack away activities, and perform pool testing according to procedures. The role requires a 36-hour week with some evenings and weekends.