Senior Recreation Officer - Swim, Lifeguard & Ops (Flexi)

Stroud District Local Strategic Partnership; Stroud; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexi Working Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Offer

Job summary

Active Lifestyles Stroud is one of Gloucestershire's leading leisure facilities, situated in the heart of Stratford Park. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused Senior Recreation Officer (Swimming Teacher/Lifeguard) to join our team.

This varied role combines swimming teaching, lifeguarding and operational duties across the centre. You will deliver high-quality swimming lessons as part of our Learn to Swim Programme, support swimmer progression and retention,

Qualifications

• Experience in swimming teaching and lifeguarding desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swimming lessons in line with Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain lesson records.
• Support swimmer development, progression and retention within the programme.
• Provide lifeguard cover during allocated shifts.
• Ensure safety of all pool users and respond to emergencies.
• Carry out poolside checks and report hazards or maintenance issues.
• Set up, dismantle and store swimming and sports equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and safety throughout the facility.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming environment.
• Respond professionally to customer enquiries and feedback.
• Promote Active Lifestyles activities, memberships and services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support safe operation of the centre.

Job description

Active Lifestyles Stroud is one of Gloucestershire's leading leisure facilities, situated in the heart of Stratford Park. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused Senior Recreation Officer (Swimming Teacher/Lifeguard) to join our team.

This varied role combines swimming teaching, lifeguarding and operational duties across the centre. You will deliver high-quality swimming lessons as part of our Learn to Swim Programme, support swimmer progression and retention,