Sport Assistant

Halo Leisure; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local leisure provider in Pontypool is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure customer safety at the pool. The role involves performing rescues, providing first aid, and maintaining poolside safety. Ideal candidates should be calm under pressure and willing to undergo necessary training. The position offers a salary of £12.21 per hour along with benefits such as free access to facilities, career development, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Free use of facilities

Family discounts

Training and development

25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced absence pay

Pension scheme contributions

Long service rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Calm and confident demeanor, able to deal with challenging situations.
• Ability to perform rescues and deliver first aid.
• Willingness to train and progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe supervision of customers in poolside locations.
• Prevent serious injuries or accidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

National Pool Lifeguard Qualified or ability to pass the course

Job description

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Sport Assistant

Reference: JAN20260907

Expiry date: 2026-02-02 16:30:00.000

Location: Pontypool Active Living Centre

Benefits: Please see the job description for all benefits

Job Title: Lifeguard | Location: Torfaen | Job Type: Permanent| Salary: £12.21 per hour

As a Lifeguard you are calm and confident, potentially you could save a life, and you will help keep people safe. You will need to feel comfortable being in control of the pool and challenging inappropriate behaviour.

You’re not the type to panic under pressure and compromise the safety of others. The role isn’t Baywatch, you don't just sit and watch. You can perform a rescue, deliver first aid, and have difficult conversations with customers who are not acting safely, we will give you the skills and qualifications to be able to do this. You’re looking for the chance to progress and work to a regular rota pattern.

As our next Lifeguard you’ll provide safe supervision of customers in poolside locations. You will keep people safe, ultimately you are responsible for preventing serious injuries or accidents.

The Key Requirements…

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualified or have the ability to pass the course

Joining Halo Leisure there is an opportunity to become a swimming teacher, duty manager or a trainer and there is regular ongoing training to keep your skills refreshed.

Here at Halo Leisure, our mission is to "Create Healthier Communities." We provide affordable and accessible health and leisure facilities, operating gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres. Joining Halo, you’ll be helping us to offer friendly and supportive advice and guidance to our customers. Within this role there is a stable and structured environment and high quality support and training through Apprenticeships.

With us you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your ability to work with confidence and remain calm at all times, you will get things done, be efficient within your role, listen to your colleagues & be approachable, and have a caring attitude towards others.

The Benefits and Perks…

• Free use of our facilities (including gym, swimming, soft play, tennis, golf and lots more!)
• Family discounts
• Training and Development and career progression opportunities
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced absence pay
• Additional employer contributions to your pension scheme
• Long service, Baby gifts and other reward schemes
• The chance to be nominated to receive one of our annual staff awards
• Cycle to work scheme

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