Casual Leisure Attendant / Lifeguard

Sefton; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a Casual Leisure Attendant/Lifeguard at Dunes Splash World. Applicants must have an NPLQ qualification and excellent communication skills. The role involves ensuring the safety of facility users, maintaining equipment, and providing high standards of customer service. Evening and weekend shifts are essential. The position offers flexible hours and a pay of £13.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess an up-to-date NPLQ qualification.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Responsible for supervision of the pool and safety of facility users.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highest standards of service to customers.
• Maintain safety around the facility.
• Set up and maintain equipment, with cleaning duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility towards working hours

Interpersonal skills

Interest in the Leisure industry

Education

NPLQ qualification

Other leisure qualifications

Job description

Casual Leisure Attendant / Lifeguard - Dunes Splash World

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Grade C SCP 3, £13.20 per hour
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Dunes Splash World, Dunes Leisure Centre
• Contract: Casual
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours
• DBS Check: Yes
• Closing Date: 27/02/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: COMM/26/330083

Dunnes Splash World is a key leisure facility in Sefton with a variety of facilities including two swimming pools, Spalshworld water park, fitness suite, aerobics studio, spin studio, and meeting rooms, sports hall & 3G Football pitches, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to the site every year.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team of Leisure Assistants/ Lifeguards, who will be dedicated to delivering the highest standards of service to our valued customers.

For the role of Leisure Assistant, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, must be flexible towards working hours and have a keen interest in the Leisure industry. An up-to-date NPLQ qualification is an essential criteria and other leisure qualifications would be considered an advantage. As well as being responsible for the supervision of the pool and other areas around the facility you will be responsible for the safety of facility users, setting up and maintaining equipment plus variety of other duties including cleaning and maintenance.

Evening and weekend work is an essential part of the post.

Closing Date - 27/02/2026

Provisional Interview Dates - 11/03/2026 & 12/03/2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if there are a high volume of applicants.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.