Lifeguard

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Riverside Leisure Centre is Chelmsford City Council’s flagship leisure facility, offering a variety of sporting activities where there is something for everyone. Every member of staff plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in working in a leisure environment and are passionate about delivering the best customer service, then we have the job for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team within the pools complex. The applicant must be a confident communicator, have excellent customer care skills and hold the National Pool Lifeguard qualification. The successful applicant will be responsible for the health and safety of users of our swimming pools as well as other areas of the Centre whilst also ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness of the pools complex is maintained.

This position is offered on a full time basis, working on a shift basis to cover the opening hours of the centre, from 5.15am to 11pm, including weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is a must.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.