Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant Part time contracted position Dawlish Leisure Centre Shift patterns: Monday 06:15- 15:30, Tuesday 06:15- 15:30 and Thursday 15:30- 21:45 with the opportunity for additional casual hours £11.59 per hour We are currently looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our friendly and professional team as Leisure Assistants. Duties will include lifeguarding poolside at various times, cleaning tasks and greeting our centre users. You may be an experienced lifeguard / leisure assistant, a recently qualified lifeguard, or someone looking to take their first steps in the leisure industry. A Leisure Assistant job role is a customer facing role therefore we are looking for candidates who are customer focused, with a passion for the leisure industry. We want our customers and employees to have the best experience possible. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families. Not qualified? We are offering a Lifeguard course at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre starting Monday 21 st October 2024. Click the link for more details and to book. Teignbridge Leisure - Award in Pool Lifeguarding We can offer: Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave and wellbeing package Discounted gym membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres Opportunities for career and self-development You are a good Teignbridge District Council fit if you: Have an up-to-date Pool Lifeguard and First Aid qualification (or booked onto a Lifeguard course). Have excellent observational and communication skills. Are able to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Are a team player with a proactive attitude. Pay attention to details. Have previous lifeguarding experience. Read the full job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification, and include which shift(s) you would like to be considered for. For an informal discussion please contact Leisure Admin on leisureadminTeignbridge.gov.uk Closing Date : Thursday 24 th October 2024 Interview Date : Thursday 31 st October 2024