Leisure Assistant

Busheygroveleisurecentre; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local leisure facility in Potters Bar is seeking a full-time Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant. Responsibilities include supervising customers, maintaining safety standards, and setting up equipment. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a flexible work approach. Training for the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification will be provided. This position offers gym membership and various discounts, encouraging a positive work/life balance.

Benefits

FREE gym membership for staff and family

DISCOUNTS for family and friends

DISCOUNTS on Nursery places and children’s activities

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Programme

Sick pay after required service length

Maternity bonus

On-site parking

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a leisure facility is also desirable.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Applicants may require an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise customers in their use of facilities.
• Set up and dismantle equipment as required.
• Maintain clean and safe facilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to swim 50 meters in under 60 seconds

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard)

Furzefield Leisure Centre, Potters Bar

Permanent, Full time (39 Hours per Week)

up to £25,268.88 p/a (£12.46 p/h)

Come and join the team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Lifeguard / Leisure Assistant to join an enthusiastic and friendly team within InspireAll.

Responsibilities

• To assist and supervise customers in their use of facilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing,
• To set up and dismantle equipment as required.
• Maintaining clean & safe facilities

What we are looking for

• A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is desirable although training will be provided for the right candidate.
• The ability to swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds; swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and tread water for 30 seconds in order to pass the NPLQ competency test
• Experience in a leisure facility is also desirable
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours, as you will be required to work on a rota basis to include daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Working for InspireAll

• FREE gym membership, swimming and classes for you, your partner and 4 children (T & C apply)
• DISCOUNTS for family and friends
• DISCOUNTS on Nursery places and children’s activities
• DISCOUNTS on Theatre
• STORE DISCOUNT - at major attractions and retailers, online and in store
• LONG SERVICE AWARDS
• COMPANY EVENTS
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
• REFERRAL PROGRAMME
• SICK PAY - after required service length (T & C apply)
• MATERNITY BONUS (T & C apply)
• ON-SITE PARKING - available at most locations please confirm with your line manager
• Excellent training opportunities and career progression

InspireAll is a charity that has a reputation for delivering energising and motivating leisure and family support services across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire enabling communities to achieve rewarding and active lifestyles.

We employ people who want to share our vision to provide our customers with the best experience, being served by approachable and friendly staff. We also encourage a positive work/life balance.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Applicants may require an enhanced DBS check, dependent on role applied for.

InspireAll is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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