Lifeguard & Leisure Assistant

We are seeking to appoint three Lifeguard & Leisure Assistants, one to commence as soon as possible and two to commence in September 2026, to work as and when required. The successful candidates will be expected to supervise the security and safety of the pupils and public, ensuring their enjoyment in all areas of the facility and carry out rescues as required.

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain the facility and sports equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

A need to be flexible and available at times during the day and week to meet the needs of our visitors and clients is essential.

A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this role.

Please specify on your application form when you are able to commence employment.

Contract: Zero hours, shifts to be confirmed. All year round, evenings and weekends.

For further details and to apply, please visit our recruitment page via the 'Apply' button.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Contract: Zero hours, shifts to be confirmed. All year round, evenings and weekends.