Part Time Recreation Assistant

Hurst Green; Wordsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Council is hiring a Part Time Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) at Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge. The role covers 17.5 hours per week in a 3-week rotating shift, including evenings, days, and weekends.

Applicants must hold IQL Lifeguard status with an in-date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and will oversee poolside and dry-side tasks while delivering friendly, high-quality customer service. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• You will be IQL Lifeguard-qualified and ensure poolside and dry-side supervision.
• In-date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is required.
• Promote quality customer service and maintain a friendly atmosphere at the centre.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool area and dry-side operations as required.
• Assist in maintaining security and safety at the leisure centre.
• Promote excellent customer service and a welcoming environment.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Water safety awareness

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

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£26,016 - £26,427 subject to pro rata + Weekend enhancements

Working Hours

17.5 hours per week

Location

Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge

Closing Date

31/10/2026

Sector

Local Councils

Business Unit

Communities & Growth

Job Introduction

Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge is looking to recruit 1 Part Time Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) to work 17.5 hours on average per week, over a 3-week set rotating shift pattern, including evenings, daytime hours and weekends.

• You will be IQL (Institute of Qualified Lifeguard) qualified (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification must be in date) and provide both poolside and dry-side supervision as appropriate and assist in maintaining the security of the leisure centre.
• You will be required to set out and return to stores any equipment that may be required, undertake regular cleaning duties and maintenance schedules in accordance with a programme of work and instructions.
• You will be required to promote quality customer service and maintain a friendly atmosphere at the centre.

Workplace Attendance: Working Onsite full time

So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates . Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application .

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness . The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so .

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications