Lifeguard

Salary

£25,122 to £26,127 per annum

37 hours per week

Full time

Permanent

27/02/2026

REQ

South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is one of Chelmsford City Council’s leisure facilities, 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.

We are looking for committed, customer‑focused individuals to join our vibrant team in the pools complex. If you are a confident communicator with excellent people skills and hold the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, the successful applicant will play a key part in keeping our swimmers safe, supporting the smooth running of the Centre, and helping maintain a clean, welcoming environment throughout the pools complex. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to our community while working as part of a supportive, energetic team.

The centre operates from 06:00 am to 10:30 pm, including weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is a must.

Please note that if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

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 checks which include safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.