Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) 2 Posts

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Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) (Two posts)
📍 Location: Eckington Active, S21 4DA
🕒 Hours: 37 hours per week & 25 hours per week
💰 Salary: Grade 5, £25,183 - £25,992 p.a. pro-rata (£13.05 to £13.47 per hour), pay award pending

Are you passionate about fitness, love the water, and want to make a real difference in your community? Join our energetic team at NEDDC as a Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard) and turn your passion into a career!

🏋️‍♀️ What’s the vibe?

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team at a buzzing leisure centre that includes:

• A modern swimming pool 🏊
• A fully equipped gym 💪
• A multi-use studio with awesome fitness classes 🧘
• A café and soft play area ☕🎈

🛟 What you’ll be doing:

• Keeping swimmers safe and happy in the pool
• Helping out in the gym and changing areas
• Setting up equipment for classes and events
• Promoting fun activities and events at the centre
• Being a go-to person for customers of all ages

🎯 What we’re looking for:

• A confident, team player who loves helping people
• Someone who’s physically fit and ready to lift and move equipment
• A good understanding of sports and fitness
• RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (10th Edition) – essential!

🎾 Bonus points if you have:

• Sports coaching experience or qualifications
• A passion for teaching or leading activities

🔐 Important stuff:

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check – we’ll help you through the process.

🚀 Ready to make a splash?

If you’re looking for a fun, active job where no two days are the same, this could be your perfect fit. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career in leisure and fitness, we’d love to hear from you!

You'll also have the chance to build valuable transferable skills, explore other roles within the centre, and enjoy the flexibility of working across any of our four fantastic leisure sites.

Why work for us?

Competitive salary 

• Friendly and support workplace culture
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service),
• Learning and career development
• Free parking

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Darren Ward, Centre

Manager on (01246) 217484 or email darren.ward@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

👉 Apply now and be part of something amazing!

It’s easy, just complete the short online application, attaching your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification on our recruitment webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. 

Applications close Sunday 6th July 2025.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council on 01246 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.