Casual Lifeguard / Leisure Assistant (Zero Hours)

Looking for flexible work that fits around your life? We are looking for casual Lifeguards / Leisure Assistants to join our team at the Dorset Centre of Excellence. This is a zero-hours position, ideal if you're looking for flexibility, varied shifts, or occasional work to fit around other commitments.

Whether you're a qualified NPLQ lifeguard or looking to gain your qualification with our support, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding and community-focused environment.

What you’ll be doing:

-  Lifeguarding; you will supervise the pool, ensure safety for all users, and respond to emergencies with confidence and professionalism.

-  Health & Safety: complete daily checks, water tests, and ensure full compliance with legislation and internal procedures.

-  Facilities & maintenance: from cleaning to equipment setup, you’ll help maintain high standards across all areas of the leisure facilities.

-  Customer Service: you will welcome and assist visitors, helping create a friendly and inclusive environment for everyone.

To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified NPLQ lifeguard (or willingness to achieve this with our support), a team player who can stay calm under pressure and takes pride in doing a job well. You will have excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with both children and adults.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible and happy to work occasional shifts, including daytime, evenings, or weekends, depending on need.

Please review the job description and person specification for further information about the role. Do you want to be part of a thriving environment where your role directly impacts the development and well-being of young people?

About the Dorset Centre of Excellence: 

The Dorset Centre of Excellence is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury, approximately 2.3 miles from the town centre. The site is accessed via a private road and enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds. The accommodation extends to over 160,000 sq ft, set within in grounds of 55 acres. Coombe House School located at the Dorset Centre of Excellence meets the needs of children and young people with social communication, social emotional and learning needs, and all are supported by an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).   

What the Dorset Centre of Excellence can offer you:

·      A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.

·      Little perks of appreciation including free tea/coffee/milk.

·      Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool), at specified times.

·      Wellbeing support, including qualified Mental Health First Aiders on staff body.

·      Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme. 

·      Continuous professional development and training

This post involves working with children or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If you would like to work in this unique and beautiful environment, please complete the application process. Call 01747 449 858 and speak with Claire Taylor, Assistant HR Manager, should you wish to discuss role.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 30 June 2025 (NOTE: We will close the post earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.)

Hourly rate: £13.26 plus the statutory minimum holiday entitlement (taking it to c£14.86 per hour)

Hours: Flexible, casual. Your working hours and days will be determined in advance of the assignment by agreement between yourself and the Company.   

Contract terms: Zero Hours

We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.