Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant

Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant Job Opening at Bolsover District Council

Join Bolsover District Council as a Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to make a difference in the community. Apply by 28 April 2025.

Job Title: Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant

Salary/Grade: Grade 3, £12.71 to £13.04 per hour pro-rata

Hours/Days: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bolsover District Council, The Arc, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S43 4JY

Closing Date: 28 April 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job Description: Bolsover District Council is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant to assist in the operation of sports, leisure, and recreational establishments throughout the Bolsover District. This role ensures the efficient, effective, and economic operation of activities, including duties in wet, dry, and other operational areas.

About Us: Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organization that prides itself on delivering excellent services to our community while driving economic growth and environmental sustainability. Our Go! Active leisure facility caters to a wide range of ages and abilities and is fully accessible, featuring two swimming pools, a flume, gym facilities, a thermal suite, group exercise studios, group cycling studio, a sports hall, outdoor pitches, and a café.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control, organization, and implementation of Leisure Services work
• Management of assets, resources, systems, and methods of work

Requirements:

• Excellent understanding of the leisure industry
• Knowledge of customer computerized booking systems
• Understanding of leisure facilities and equipment, including Health and Safety awareness
• RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Award
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent work/life balance initiatives

Application Process: Apply online via Derbyshire Jobs at Bolsover District Council Vacancies or Derbyshire – Jobs and Careers. Applications close at midnight on 28 April 2025. Offline application packs are available upon request.

Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the post, contact Duty Managers at 01246 242247 or email GoActiveDutymanagersbdc@bolsover.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the Enhanced level. For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the Job Description and Person Specification.