Pool Assistant (Casual)

Horizon Leisure Centres; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leisure trust in the UK is seeking a Pool Assistant to join their team at Waterlooville Leisure Centre. This casual position involves supporting swimming lessons, providing in-water assistance, and fostering a positive environment for learners. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a passion for swimming, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Benefits include free gym access and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free access to gyms and exercise classes

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal recognition schemes

Opportunities for training and progression

Free onsite parking

And much more...

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and approachable personality.
• Passionate about helping others develop their confidence and ability in the water.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Level 2 Swimming Teacher in delivering structured swimming lessons.
• Provide in-water support to participants.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment for swimmers.
• Observe and report on learner progress.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills for all ages and abilities

Energetic and passionate

Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

Reliable, committed and conscientious

Motivated

Approachable

Open to new ideas

Excellent team player

Education

Level 1 certificate in swim teaching (Desirable)

Job description

Job title: Pool Assistant (Casual)

Hours: 0 Location: Waterlooville Leisure Centre Salary: £13.00 per hour

Looking for a workplace that ignites your passion, values respect, encourages innovation, and embraces being dynamic? Look no further! This role offers you the opportunity to join a team that believes in empowering its colleagues to unlock their full potential with Horizon.

The Trust

Horizon Leisure Centres is a leisure trust operating since 1997, with centres in Waterlooville, Havant and Guildford. We are passionate about health and wellbeing and are committed to making an outstanding positive impact on our customers and within our local community. Our mission is to support and inspire our local communities to live healthier and happier lives by providing affordable access to sport and leisure facilities to all.

The Role

The Pool Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality swimming lessons by working closely with the Level 2 Swimming Teacher. This role provides both in‑water assistance and poolside support to ensure lessons are safe, enjoyable, and aligned with the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.

Interested? Want to know how you can join our team? Take a look at this great opportunity!

We are looking for a Pool Assistant to join us in transforming our business from 'good' to 'great'! This is a thrilling time for our company, and we need a key team member like you to help us achieve unprecedented success.

Our ideal candidate!

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, approachable, and passionate about helping others develop their confidence and ability in the water. You will enjoy working with children and adults, be a strong team player, and demonstrate a positive, can‑do attitude. The main focus of the role is to support swimming teachers in delivering safe, engaging, and effective swimming lessons, ensuring all participants feel supported, confident, and motivated while maintaining a high standard of safety and professionalism on poolside.

What does the role involve?

• Assist the Level 2 Swimming Teacher in delivering structured and enjoyable swimming lessons. Provide in‑water support to help participants with technique and confidence.
• Prepare equipment and ensure the teaching area is safe and ready for use.
• Support learners individually or in small groups during sessions.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment for all swimmers.
• Observe and report learner progress and behaviour to the Swimming Teacher.
• To assist with the emergency evacuation of the pool, as directed by the Swimming Teacher, for example in the event of a fire alarm activation.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Attend training and team meetings as required.
• Provide a safe, informative, fun and productive lesson.
• Be fully aware of the Centre's Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Procedures.
• Uphold the expected standards, behaviours, and values of Horizon.
• As a Level 1 Swim Teacher, you will teach swimming following the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent Communication skills for all ages and abilities
• Energetic and passionate to meet all swimmers needs and goals.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
• Reliable, committed and conscientious
• Motivated
• Approachable
• Open to new ideas and working practices and ability to embrace change
• Excellent team player

Your Qualifications:

• Level 1 certificate in swim teaching (Desirable)

Your Experience:

• A passion for swimming and experience of working with children.
• To be a team player with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Ambition for continuous professional development.
• To be available and be able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What you can expect from us:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!
• Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
• Variety; no two days is the same!
• An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.

Benefits:

• Free access to our award‑winning gym’s and exercise classes for you
• Employee Assistance Programme - support for when you need it most
• Internal recognition schemes
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• Free onsite parking - subject to availability
• And much more....

This role will be based at Waterlooville but will be expected to travel to other company sites as the need requires.

Interview Process

The recruiting manager will review your CV and if shortlisted, you will be invited to a formal interview/assessment process where we will evaluate your suitability for the role.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

There may be times when due to the volume of applicants to need to close a vacancy early to avoid disappointment, be sure to get your application in as soon as possible!

If you are a recruitment agency, please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.