Lifeguard / Leisure Assistant / Sports Assistant

Job Title: Lifeguard

Location: Chelmsford

Full-time Salary: £16,692 per annum - (rising to £18,387)

Full-Time Hours: 37 hours per week.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25th March 2018

The Council are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated individuals to work as part of a team within our Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre (two vacancies) and their South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre (one vacancy).

Riverside Ice and Leisure is a large, multi-purpose complex accommodating two swimming pools, an ice rink, a sports hall and a variety of other facilities.

South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is a large, multi-purpose complex accommodating a swimming pool, a sports hall, two further halls, Fitness Room, Astro Turf, Multi Use Games Area and climbing wall.

The applicant must be a confident communicator, have excellent customer care skills and hold or be working towards the National Pool Lifeguard qualification. You will be responsible for the health and safety of users of the swimming pools as well as other areas of the Centre whilst also ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the pools complex is maintained.

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours a week on a shift basis including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays and so flexibility is a must.

Please include your preferred location on your application form in the supporting statement section.

The Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Sports Centre Assistant, Gymnasium Assistant, Lifeguard, Qualified Lifeguard, Pool Supervisor, Gym Supervisor, Sports Supervisor, Sports Assistant, Sports Centre Supervisor, Leisure Centre Assistant, Leisure Centre Supervisor, Leisure Assistant, Leisure Supervisor will also be considered for this role.