NPLQ Lifeguard & Recreation Assistant | Flexible Hours

Places Leisure Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme 2%

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Personal learning & development

Job summary

Places Leisure Middleton Pool in Newport is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant, ideally NPLQ qualified, to primarily lifeguard while also covering other centre duties. The role includes safeguarding, first aid, and customer service, with training provided if not yet qualified.

Places Leisure emphasizes community wellbeing and staff development, offering flexible working and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience with first aid is desirable.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to carry out cleaning duties and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health and Safety at the centre at all times.
• Carry out cleaning duties and prepare activity areas for sessions.
• Store Centre equipment safely when not in use.
• Work with Duty Manager and report concerns; carry out patrols.
• Assist with first aid when required.

Skills

Customer service

First aid

Lifeguard qualification

Cleaning duties

Education

NPLQ lifeguard qualification

Job description

Places Leisure Middleton Pool in Newport is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant, ideally NPLQ qualified, to primarily lifeguard while also covering other centre duties. The role includes safeguarding, first aid, and customer service, with training provided if not yet qualified.

Places Leisure emphasizes community wellbeing and staff development, offering flexible working and continuous learning opportunities.