Sport and Leisure Attendant - Lifeguard Qualified (with Key Holder Responsibilities)

Chesterfield Borough Council; Hasland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chesterfield is seeking a full-time Sport and Leisure Attendant - Lifeguard Qualified to ensure customer safety at leisure facilities. Responsibilities include lifeguarding duties, cleaning, and key holder responsibilities. Qualifications include a current RLSS Lifeguarding qualification and eligibility to work in the UK. The role offers competitive pay and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Benefits

Disability Confident employer

Equal opportunity in recruitment

Qualifications

• Current RLSS Lifeguarding qualification required.
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer safety while lifeguarding.
• Cleaning and setting up sports equipment.
• Undertake key holder responsibilities during leave.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Public interaction

Cleaning duties

Education

Current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Lifeguarding qualification

Job description

Overview

Sport and Leisure Attendant - Lifeguard Qualified (with Key Holder Responsibilities)

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Company: Chesterfield Borough Council. Job type: Permanent. Hours: Full time. Salary: £12.85 to £15.56 per hour. Closing date: 26 October 2025. Posting date: 08 October 2025.

• Job reference: CBC25074
• Location: Queens Park Sports Centre and Healthy Living Centre
• Remote working: On-site only

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer safety at all times; lifeguarding and public interaction.
• Cleaning duties and setting up/dismantling sports equipment in a safe environment.
• Undertake general leisure attendant duties and work flexibly as part of the team.
• Travel between council sports and leisure venues within the borough as required.
• Undertake key holder responsibilities to ensure continuity of service during periods of annual leave and sickness.

Qualifications

• Current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Lifeguarding qualification.
• Desirable but not essential: pool plant operator; current first aid at work certificate.
• Eligible to work in the UK; no sponsorship available for an employment visa at this time.
• Willingness to work regular unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits and Terms

• Salary details: £12.85 to £13.05 per hour, with £15.56 per hour when undertaking key holder duties.
• 22.5 to 37 hours per week on a rota basis (full-time).
• Locations: Staveley Healthy Living Centre and Queens Park Sports Centre.
• Disability Confident employer – commitment to equal opportunity in recruitment.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply with a CV and covering letter stating the job title and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience. Send to [e-mail] no later than the closing date.

If you don’t have a CV, use the provided template and refer to the available guidance on writing a cover letter.

• Closing date: 26 October 2025
• Provisional interview date: 4 November 2025

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In some recruitment situations the number of interviews may be limited.

The sports and leisure team at Chesterfield Borough Council is looking to recruit 1 full-time member of staff to work at our modern leisure facilities.