Leisure Assistant / Lifeguard
Job reference COLREQ01660; published 07/07/2026.
Job details
Salary £25,948 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Contractual hours 37 per week. Basis Full time. Contract Type: Multiple permanent contracts available. Working Hours: 37 hours per week, part‑time hours considered. Location: Leisure World Colchester.
Job description
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) child workforce including a children’s barred list check is required for this role. A current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential. The role involves maintaining standards of building hygiene and appearance, lifeguarding the pools, carrying out equipment changeovers, liaising with Duty Officers, and ensuring smooth and safe operation of Leisure World Colchester and its sporting activities. The full‑time position works 37 hours per week, with early morning, evening and weekend working required. Part‑time positions also available with early morning, evening and weekend working.
Qualifications
Enthusiastic, conscientious and reliable individual who can use initiative, work as part of a team, holds current NPLQ and has an enhanced DBS child workforce check.
Benefits
- Free Gym membership
- Various staff discounts at Leisure World
- Pension with immediate life cover
- Generous annual leave
- Travel discounts
- Online discounts
- Healthcare discounts
- Learning and development
EEO Statement
Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.
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