TOWN CRIEr
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How to apply
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, addressed to the Mayor of Shaftesbury, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the job description and key responsibilities as detailed above.
Postal address: The Mayor of Shaftesbury Cllr Virginia Edwyn-Jones, Shaftesbury Town Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8LY
Email: office@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk
Deadline: Wednesday 23rd July 2025, at 5pm.
Interviews and audition will be held in person, at Shaftesbury Town Hall.
Pool Duty Supervisor
Join our team as Pool Duty Supervisor at our open-air Shaftesbury Lido, a treasured local facility offering cold-water swimming in the winter and a busy summer schedule.
This is a zero hours contract. Expected hours during the winter season are Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings including term time – up to 6 hours per week. More hours are available as we move to the Summer season.
Your Role
- Support the Pool Manager in day-to-day Lido operations, ensuring safety, customer satisfaction, and smooth running.
- Oversee and support the lifeguard team during shifts.
- Manage bookings, payments, and visitor communications.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
- Perform pool plant and lifeguarding duties as needed.
- Open and close the facility, including daily cashing up.
What You’ll Bring
- Excellent customer service skills.
- General swimming ability (RLSS NPLQ qualification).
- A flexible, team-focused attitude.
- Experience in pool operations or team management.
- Lifeguarding, first aid, or pool plant qualifications.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a rewarding role in a vibrant outdoor environment, with opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact in the local community.
Ready to make a splash? Join us in delivering a fantastic Lido experience for all.
Hourly rate
Hourly rate is dependent on age
- 21 and over £13.50 per hour
- 18 to 20 £12 per hour
How to apply
Please complete the application form and email the form to office@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk for the attention of Harriet Green. We will not be able to accept applications without a completed form.
Immediate start date available.
Recruitment will close when a successful candidate has been selected.
Application Form Duty Supervisor pdf
Application Form Duty Supervisor Word
Shaftesbury Lido Duty Supervisor Job Description
About Shaftesbury Lido
Shaftesbury Town Council took over the management of the pool in 2016 and has invested in refurbishment works over the past few years to ensure the viability of this much-treasured community asset. It is the only open-air swimming pool in Dorset and is open for everyone to enjoy. Today, the pool provides residents with a great place to learn to swim, as well as a range of activities, including Parent & Toddler, Aqua Fit, and Naked Swimming in the Summer and Cold Water Swimming in the Winter.
Pool lifeguard
We are looking for lifeguards to join our team at Shaftesbury Lido, Dorset’s only lido. Following the renovations, we will be opening for our shoulder and main seasons from May and we are now recruiting for our team of lifeguards.
Available from May
Term time and summer holidays available
Your role
- Ensure the safety of all swimmers and visitors by monitoring pool activities.
- Welcome guests to the pool and provide reception duties.
- Help prevent accidents by enforcing pool rules and regulations.
- Carry out daily checks to keep the pool area and facilities clean and hygienic, tidy and safe.
- Respond quickly to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue assistance.
- Share safety guidelines and procedures with our guests.
- Maintain accurate records of any incidents, accidents, and rescues.
- Participate in regular training sessions to keep your lifeguarding skills top-notch.
The Essentials
- A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) from a recognised organisation.
- Strong communication skills to interact positively with guests of all ages.
- Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions in emergencies.
- Must be physically fit, capable of swimming distances, and performing rescues.
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a rewarding role in a vibrant outdoor environment and the chance to make a real impact in the local community.
Ready to make a splash? Join us in delivering a fantastic Lido experience for all.
Hourly rate
Hourly rate is dependent on age
- 21 and over £12.21 per hour
- 18 to 20 £10 per hour
- Under 18 £8 per hour
How to apply
Please complete the application form and email the form to office@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk for the attention of Harriet Green. We will not be able to accept applications without a completed form.
Start date by arrangement. Recruitment will close when successful candidates have been selected.
About Shaftesbury Lido
Shaftesbury Town Council took over the management of the pool in 2016 and has invested in refurbishment works over the past few years to ensure the viability of this much-treasured community asset. It is the only open-air swimming pool in Dorset and is open for everyone to enjoy. Today, the pool provides residents with a great place to learn to swim, as well as a range of activities, including Parent & Toddler, Aqua Fit, and Naked Swimming in the Summer and Cold Water Swimming in the Winter.