27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 April 2025 at 1:15pm

  • Date listed

    13 March 2025

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Up to £12.26 per hour

Lifeguard job summary

Salary: £12.26 per hour

Hours: Zero Hours contract

Contract: Casual

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you a confident swimmer with a passion for keeping people safe?

We're looking for a dedicated Lifeguard to join our team and ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all visitors to our swimming facilities.

As a Lifeguard, you will:

* Supervise the swimming pool and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of all visitors.
* Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.
* Carry out daily safety and maintenance checks.
* Support community groups hiring the facilities and encourage participation in leisure activities.
* Assist the Leisure Centre Manager in growing community engagement.

What We're Looking For:

* A valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) (or willingness to obtain)
* Strong swimming ability and excellent observational skills
* A proactive and friendly attitude with great communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About Leon Leisure Centre

At the heart of our community, on the site of Sir Herbert Leon Academy, Leon Leisure Centre offers top-tier fitness and sports facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, multi-purpose sports hall, 3G Astro-turf, and grass pitches. Everything you need to stay active, fit, and healthy!

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a casual, zero hours position.

Closing date: 13 April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
652 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.

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