Leisure Attendants

Overview

Walsall Council,
Leisure Attendants (Lifeguard) -
Salary:
G4 £ 26,403 - £28,142 per annum (Full Time equivalent - pro‑rata for part time posts)

Contract:

Full-time and Part time permanent positions

Leisure Attendants - Join Our Team! We’re looking for motivated, responsible and customer‑focused Lifeguards to help keep our swimmers safe and our leisure environment clean and welcoming for all our customers.

• Supervise poolside activity and ensure safety of swimmers at all times
• Respond confidently to emergencies
• Deliver excellent customer service and a positive experience for all visitors
• Assist with equipment set‑ups and centre cleanliness

• An NPLQ qualification
• Good communication skills with a calm, proactive and safety‑minded approach

Bloxwich Active Living Centre:

• 1 x Part‑Time 18.5 hours

Oak Park Active Living Centre:

• 2 x Full‑Time 37 hours
• 1 x Part‑Time 19.5 hours
• 1 x Part‑ Time 12 Hours

Walsall Gala Swimming & Fitness Centre:

• 2 x Full‑Time 37 hours
• 2 x Part‑Time 19.5 hours

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed leisure professionals to join our team to help us achieve our goal of More People, More Active, More Often. You will be responsible for the presentation and delivery of all services within our leisure centres, providing a high‑quality service and the safe supervision of customers with excellent lifeguarding duties.

The successful candidates must have experience in a front‑line customer service environment and hold an RLSS Pool Lifeguarding qualification.

Walsall leisure is committed to the development of all employees. We are looking for driven individuals who will have the opportunity to upskill and attend further training in swimming teaching, relief duty management, Centre assistant and gym instructor work.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

The job role requires working rotating shifts including evenings and weekends and Bank Holidays.

View Job Description And Employee Specification

Important note:

When completing your online application form, you must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.

See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Read more about our benefits at

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact:

Closing date for applications: 8th February 2026