Leisure Assistant

South Staffordshire Council,

We are seeking enthusiastic and self‑disciplined individuals, required to undertake a variety of tasks, including lifeguard duties, assembling sports equipment, general cleaning duties and dealing with customer enquiries at Wombourne Leisure Centre. Successful candidates will ensure the highest standards of Pool Supervision and centre cleanliness, housekeeping, and hygiene. Candidates should have previous work experience in a leisure and/or customer service environment, be customer focused, highly motivated, have good communication skills and hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

This post has been identified as one requiring checks for possible criminal background. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and this, or any other, offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.

• Thursday 06.30–14.30 (7.50) – Every Week
• Saturday 14.15–19.30 (5.25) – Every Week

• Free staff Car Parking
• Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
• Career Average Pension Scheme

Closing Date:
Sunday 25th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28th January 2026. Where we receive a high number of applications, we may long list and conduct a telephone interview or Assessment Test before short listing for interview.

The Council operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria required for the post.