Recreation Assistant / Lifeguard


Company:	Newport Live
Salary:	from £25,949 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport , NP19 4RA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Newport Live is an award-winning not-for-profit sport, leisure and cultural trust, and registered UK Charity. We have an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’.

Our Recreation Assistants are an important lifeline in for us, ensuring our leisure sites are safe and fit for purpose, supervising the public to safeguard the enjoyment of our members and customers, and carrying out the vital role of Lifeguard for our swimming pools.

We are looking for two additional RLSS qualified members of the team to join us full time.

Main responsibilities include:

• Lifeguard duties for our swimming pools

• 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

Pay:

Starting at £25,949 per annum / £13.45 per hour (current Real Living Wage)

Benefits:

33 days holiday per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Free Newport Live membership

Option to join a generous pension scheme

Café discounts

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Access to free wellbeing programmes

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Location: Newport, Wales

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