Leeds City Council
Recreation Assistant - Pool
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Recreation Assistant - Pool
Recreation Assistant – Pool
Salary: £24,796 – £25,185 per annum (A1/2) Hours: 37 per week (2 roles available) Contract: Permanent Location: John Charles Leisure Centre, Leeds
Leeds City Council is one of the region’s largest employers, offering opportunities to grow with a team that prioritises training and development. We seek passionate individuals aligned with our core values of inclusivity, excellence, and community focus.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant – Pool (Lifeguard) to deliver exceptional service in health, fitness, and leisure. This role requires:
- Strong customer service and motivation skills
- Commitment to safety, adherence to policies, and professional conduct
- Actively contributing to sport and leisure activities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a professional and efficient lifeguard service in line with:
- Professional codes of conduct
- Leeds City Council policies
- Assist in sport and leisure activities to ensure:
- Customer satisfaction
- Health and safety compliance
- High-quality service delivery
- Successfully supervise swimming pool activities, identifying hazards and responding appropriately under centrifugal guidelines.
- Maintain National Pool Lifeguard qualification (Mandatory)
- Follow Health and Safety protocols, including:
- Administration of First Aid
- Reporting incidents
- Cleaning pool areas (manual/mechanical)
- Erect, safey dismantle, and store equipment
- Support children’s activities and parties adhering to child protection standards
- Contribute to increasing efficiency via better organisational and customer-focused solutions
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Key Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Standards
- Must hold and maintain National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Proven experience in lifeguarding or related roles
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of child protection and welfare
- Exceptional customer service experience
- Ability to work flexibly, prioritise tasks, and adapt to varied work environments
- First Aid Qualification (if possible)
- Physical fitness to execute emergency duties
- Building fluency with Health and Safety legislation (such as COSHH or HASAWA)
Meaningful Traits & Performance Evidence
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Embracing Leeds City Council Values, including continuous improvement
- Able to challenge discrimination (harassment, bullying, abuse)
- Willingness to participate in training/development
- Willingness to deliver ** CHD best-value objectives** (Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth, Zero Carbon)
Desirable (Not Mandatory)
- ASA/UKCC Level 2 Aquatics Certification
- ASA/UKCC Level 1 Aquatics Certification
- Gym Instructor NVQ Level 2 Certification
- Experience in private/public leisure centers
- Skills with specialist lifeguard equipment
What We Offer You
Leeds City Council delivers a holistic employee experience with benefits including:
✔ Competitive salary and annual leave (statutory holidays included) ✔ West Yorkshire Pension Fund with advantageous employer contributions ✔ Flexible/partially remote work (where applicable) ✔ Progressive career path with training and development opportunities ✔ Additional staff benefits to support wellbeing (e.g., free travel, healthy discounts)
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How to Apply
- Apply online via Leeds City Council’s recruitment portal.
- Complete the online application form and provide a personal statement (max 500 words).
- Submit application carefully, referencing required sections and documentation.
Questions? Contact Liam Southwell, General Manager
Additional Considerations
- DBS check required against Children’s/Adults Barred List for shortlisted candidates.
- Leeds City Council values diversity; we actively encourage applications from:
- Underrepresented groups (LGBT+, disabled, care experienced)
- Women, carers, veterans, ethnically diverse candidates
- As a UK-based role, candidates must demonstrate legal right to work.
Progression and Development
This role supports career growth toward A2 level undermining progression with:
- Further pool supervision expertise
- Enhanced focus on risk mitigation
- Continued training in lifeguard standards
No other job expectations but those that derive naturally out of this role. Lifeguard duties act upon good faith in adhering with country codes, local policy requirements, and principle-only work ethics.
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