Leisure Assistant

Wakefield Council is looking to recruit a hardworking and dedicated Lifeguard to join our dynamic leisure team. We have various full-time roles across three of our leisure centres on the day of the interview you will be asked for your preferred site. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where safety, cleanliness, and service excellence are top priorities.

As a Lifeguard, you will play a vital role in ensuring our swimming pools are clean, safe, and welcoming for all users. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene while delivering excellent customer care in line with the Council’s values and policies.

Why Join Us?

You’ll gain valuable life skills, including a Level 3 First Aid qualification, and receive full training and support to achieve your NPLQ. Lifeguards play a crucial role in public safety, learning lifesaving and first aid skills, educating swimmers about water safety, and responding to emergencies.

Becoming a lifeguard is an excellent career choice at any stage of life and provides a fantastic foundation for a long-term career within the leisure industry. Many of our lifeguard’s progress into roles such as Swimming Teachers, Fitness Consultants, Duty Officers and Assistant Managers.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong team player with a proactive attitude
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergency situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Entry Requirements

This advert is open to everyone, whilst having a Lifeguard Qualification would be advantageous. WMDC will fund those are who successful at interview to attend a course. A Lifeguard Qualification will need to be obtained before you may start your role.

Wakefield Council will fund your NPLQ course, but attendance will be expected as voluntary hours. Those who have a existing qualification will not need to attend.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete a swim test, this includes

Swim Test Requirements

• Jump/dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Climb out unaided without using a ladder or steps (where pool design permits)

This assessment will take place on the day of the interview, prior to the NPLQ course.

To Qualify for the NPLQ Course, You Must:

• Be 18 years or olderat the time of the final NPLQ assessment
• Attend all daysof the course, taking place from Monday 26th October to Friday 30 October 9am-7pm at Sun Lane Leisure

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Richard Kempley

Tel: 01924 302475

E-mail: rkempley@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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