Activity Assistant / Lifeguard (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £24,309 per annum Hours: Average 33.25 hours per week over a 3-week rota (please see rota- https://activelutonhr.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/8d000002bnC3/a/Pz00000E5BCU/pC4IUIJMGVijY.3.T4kLev18B8_84Ox5oPH7kgGQqz4 ) Location: Lewsey Park Pool Contract: Maternity Cover up to 12 months Active Luton is a community wellbeing trust offering leisure and sport, health and wellbeing, community outreach, training and education and Luton’s library services. We want to make sure everyone in Luton has the right access and opportunity to get active and improve wellbeing and quality of life. About the role Do you enjoy helping others stay active, safe, and healthy? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Activity Assistant / Lifeguard to support the smooth running of our leisure centres and deliver a great customer experience. This varied, hands-on role includes supervising activities, preparing and maintaining equipment, and lifeguarding duties. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our facilities are safe, welcoming, and supportive for all. If you’re committed to customer service, enjoy working in a team, and want to develop your skills in a health and fitness environment, this could be the role for you. What you’ll be doing • Supervising and supporting customer activity sessions, including basic instruction or coaching • Carrying out lifeguard duties and ensuring poolside safety • Preparing and maintaining equipment and activity spaces • Answering customer enquiries and offering clear, friendly guidance • Supporting the development and promotion of activities and events • Completing daily records, checklists, and incident reporting as needed What we’re looking for • Friendly, approachable, and confident with the public • Strong awareness of health and safety practices • Ability to work within set procedures and as part of a team • Some experience in a leisure or customer service environment • Physically fit and able to move and handle equipment regularly • A confident swimmer • Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English Essential: • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) • Basic understanding of equal opportunities • GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) desirable What we offer • On-the-job support and training • Free swimming and heavily discounted gym membership • Cycle to work scheme • Supportive and inclusive team culture • Employee assistance programme • A chance to make a real difference to health and wellbeing in Luton Closing Date: 29/08/2025 We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Active Luton recognises that safeguarding children, families, adults and its workforce is a shared responsibility and is committed to creating an open and inclusive culture which actively promotes the wellbeing of all. Although we recognise and acknowledge that children and adults with care and support needs are most at risk, as an organisation we also recognise that it is our responsibility to keep everyone safe and protected from harm. Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. As a Disability Confident Committed employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role. If you would like to access this scheme, please make this clear to us when you apply. Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.