Lifeguard – Bury Council
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About the Role
As a Lifeguard with Bury Council Leisure, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, safe and welcoming environment for all centre users. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help ensure the consistent delivery of excellent customer service and a positive customer experience throughout the centre.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that all areas of the facility and associated activities are operated efficiently, effectively and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
This role is ideally suited to an individual who consistently demonstrates the highest personal and professional standards. You will lead by example, inspire those around you, and maintain an unwavering commitment to health, safety and customer service excellence.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for several lifeguarding professional who are ready to be part of something new, someone who combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for customer care and an uncompromising commitment to safety. Ideally with:
- A valid Pool Lifeguard Qualification or commitment to gain within 3 months of appointment (at applicants cost).
- Strong understanding and execution of pool safety issues and procedures
- A high level of personal fitness to meet the physical demands of the role.
- Outstanding communication skills able to engage confidently with customers, colleagues and all stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience in a customer-facing environment.
- Excellent customer care skills and a natural ability to connect with and inspire swimmers and their families.
Safeguarding: This post involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must be fully committed to safeguarding and always promoting welfare
Next steps
To apply: Complete the online application form and include a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this role.
Informal enquiries: For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Bury leisure on bury.leisure@bury.gov.uk
Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Closing date: 13th October
Interviews: Will be held on the week commencing 26th October 2026
