Recreation Assistant / Lifeguard

Summary

Posted: 13 Jan 2026

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2026

Our Recreation Assistants are an important lifeline in our Leisure facilities; supervising the public in all areas of our venues and carrying out Lifeguard duties in our swimming pools. We are looking for two additional members of the team to join us full time.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Hours: 37 per week, averaged across a three-week rota 

Salary: starting at £24,309 per annum / £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage)

Benefits: 33 days holiday per year (including Bank holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, cafe discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing programmes. 

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential 

• Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Experience of working in a customer-facing environment 
• Capable of communicating with and leading large groups of customers 
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test (see Additional Requirements below)

Beneficial

• First Aid at Work certificate (essential for the role but not for your application) 
• Relevant leisure qualification (such as NVQ level 2)
• Coaching qualifications (swimming or fitness related) 
• Experience working in a similar role or in a leisure environment 
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)

Role Requirements

Our Recreation Assistants help us to ensure our leisure venues are welcoming, safe and fit for purpose, by carrying out the important role of Lifeguard for our swimming pools and supervising the conduct of the public in all areas of the venues, to safeguard the enjoyment of all members, customers and visitors. 

Main responsibilities include: 

• Lifeguard duties 
• Administering First Aid as / when required 
• Setting up and de-rigging equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose before use 
• Immediately reporting any defects in venues and equipment
• Regularly monitoring venues, both internally and externally, to prevent misuse or damage to venues and equipment
• Assisting in delivery, storage, movement and removal of all materials and equipment, as necessary
• Assisting the management teams with any emergency situations that may occur 

You should have the drive and passion for working in a sporting, leisure, and cultural environment, and demonstrate our core values of Care, Passion, Teamwork, Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusivity.

Additional Requirements

All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test, and successful applicants will be required to maintain the ability to pass the Test to maintain capability of the role throughout employment. 

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Job Contact

For more information about the role, or life in the operations team at Newport Live, please contact Kelfyn Stewart (General Manager) by calling our Customer Services team on 01633 656 757 and asking to speak with Kelfyn, or email directly at [email protected]