Leisure Attendants - Ref: EE05626

Role overview

Walsall Council is recruiting Leisure Attendants (Lifeguards) to help maintain a safe, well-presented and welcoming environment across its leisure facilities. The role is suited to dependable, customer-oriented people who can support swimmers, respond to incidents and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the centres.

What you will be doing

• Keeping a close watch on poolside activity and making sure swimmers remain safe at all times
• Acting quickly and confidently in emergency situations
• Providing a friendly, helpful customer experience for every visitor
• Helping with equipment preparation and maintaining cleanliness throughout the centre
• Supporting the overall delivery and presentation of services within the leisure centres
• Delivering high-quality lifeguarding support and safe supervision of customers

What the employer is looking for

• A current NPLQ qualification
• Pool lifeguarding certification through RLSS
• Experience in a customer-facing frontline role
• Clear and effective communication skills
• A calm, proactive and safety-focused working style
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults

Working pattern and contract details

This is a permanent opportunity available on both full-time and part-time bases. The role involves rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Pay and benefits

The salary is G4, ranging from £26,403 to £28,142 per year, with pro-rata pay for part-time hours. Walsall Leisure also offers development opportunities, including training routes that may lead to swimming teaching, relief duty management, centre assistant and gym instructor responsibilities. Full benefits information is available through the employer’s careers page.

Available vacancies

• Darlaston Swimming Pool: 1 full-time post, 37 hours per week
• Walsall Gala Swimming & Fitness Centre: 1 full-time post, 37 hours per week
• Walsall Gala Swimming & Fitness Centre: 1 part-time post, 19.5 hours per week
• Bloxwich Active Living Centre: 1 part-time post, 18.5 hours per week

Additional requirements and notes

• An enhanced DBS check is required for this position
• The post holder must be able to communicate clearly in spoken English with customers and provide accurate advice and information
• Applicants must include a detailed supporting statement showing how their skills, abilities and experience meet the person specification
• Work history and qualification sections must be completed in the application form
• CVs are not accepted
• Recruitment agencies should not contact the employer, and agency referrals are not being considered
• Applicants should ensure their submission reflects their own voice and experience