Recreation Assistant (Pool) Holt Park

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Recreation Assistant at Holt Park, where you'll provide lifeguard services, promote safety, and ensure customer satisfaction in a vibrant leisure environment. Ideal for those passionate about health and fitness, this role offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible and hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits for wellbeing and financial support

Qualifications

• Experience in lifeguarding and customer service.
• Knowledge of child protection and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective lifeguard services ensuring safety.
• Administer First Aid and report incidents.
• Supervise children’s activities and ensure policies are followed.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Effective communication

Good physical fitness

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Recreation Assistant (Pool) Holt Park role at Leeds City Council.

Salary: A1/A3 - £23,656 to £24,404 (pro rata)

Location: Holt Park Active

About You

As a Recreation Assistant - Pool, you will bring:

• Experience
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Responsibility
• Teamwork skills

About The Role

We are looking for passionate individuals who love health and fitness to deliver high-quality lifeguard services, ensure customer satisfaction, and promote a safe environment for sport and leisure activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual leave
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Career development opportunities
• Staff benefits for wellbeing and financial support

How To Apply

Complete the online application form and review our guidance. For queries, contact [e-mail]. A DBS check will be required for preferred candidates. We welcome diverse applicants and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Job Description

Purpose

Provide effective lifeguard services in line with professional and council standards, supporting sport and leisure activities while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Administer First Aid and report incidents
• Perform cleaning duties as per schedules
• Set up and dismantle equipment safely
• Supervise children’s activities and ensure child protection policies are followed
• Promote equality and safety standards
• Undertake other duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (must be maintained)
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Good physical fitness
• Knowledge of child protection and welfare
• Experience in lifeguarding and customer service

Desirable

• Additional certifications (First Aid, ASA/UKCC Level 2, etc.)
• Experience in leisure centre operations