VACANCIES
The Active Hartlepool service has a number of opportunities to get involved via full-time, part-time and volunteering roles throughout Hartlepool.
The latest opportunities are listed below, please check here regularly as new roles may be available over time.
Duty Officer
Casual Leisure Attendants
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Contract Type: Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
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Working Pattern: As and when required
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Hours per week: Casual
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Vacancy ID: 284137
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Salary: £13.47 per hour
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Employment Location: Mill House Leisure Centre & Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub
Apply by clicking here.
Are you enthusiastic about health, fitness, and wellbeing? Would you like to join an existing team of leisure professionals to help support our Active Hartlepool customers to be more active? We have just the opportunity for you!
We are looking to employ Leisure Attendants to work across Active Hartlepool.
Active Hartlepool currently operate out of Mill House Leisure Centre, Headland Sports Centre, Brierton Sports Centre and Summerhill Country Park. With our new active wellbeing hub, Highlight, set to open in early 2026. It is an exciting time to be joining the Active Hartlepool team!
What is the job?
The Leisure Attendant role is part of a dynamic team that have a passion for health, fitness, and wellbeing. You'll be an advocate for physical activity, proactively encouraging and supporting customers to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
You'll be responsible for supporting the full remit of the venue, including lifeguard duties, and encouraging children and young people to be more active. Overall, you will provide a high-quality service to customers that is safe, efficient, and enjoyable. No two days will be the same!
What do I need?
To be a success in the role we require the following from you;
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A passion for helping others
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Hold an R.L.S.S national pool lifeguard qualification
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Enthusiastic and able to promote the Active Hartlepool service
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An appetite to train and develop to be a multi skilled member of staff
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To be a team player who is not afraid to try something new
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An ability to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life
For further information please contact Simon Almond, Assistant Manager on 01429 806911 or by email at simon.almond@hartlepool.gov.uk
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or emailing careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com.
PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.
Please note that this post is being recruited to on a casual basis. There is no closing date as the advert is open-ended. Shortlisting and interviews will therefore take place as and when required.
Casual Swimming Coach
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Contract Type: Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
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Working Pattern: As and when required
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Hours per week: Casual
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Vacancy ID: 284578
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Salary: £14.82 per hour
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Employment Location: Mill House Leisure Centre & Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub
Apply by clicking here.
Are you a highly motivated swimming coach who is looking for their next role? Would you like to join an existing team of leisure professional to deliver swimming lessons to our Active Hartlepool customers? We have just the opportunity for you!
We are looking to employ swimming coaches to help support our swimming lesson provision at Active Hartlepool.
Active Hartlepool currently operate out of Mill House Leisure Centre, Headland Sports Centre, Brierton Sports Centre and Summerhill Country Park. With our new active wellbeing hub, Highlight, set to open in early 2026. It is an exciting time to be joining the Active Hartlepool team!
What is the job?
You’ll be working within Mill House Leisure Centre, before moving to Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub, to deliver swimming lesson provision to our Active Hartlepool customers.
Our swimming coaches play an important role in supporting the Active Hartlepool service to improve people’s lives through physical activity.
What do I need?
To be a success in the role we require the following from you;
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A passion for helping others through physical activity
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Hold a Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification
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Enthusiastic and able to promote the Active Hartlepool service
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An appetite to train and develop to be a multi skilled member of staff
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To be a team player who is not afraid to try something new
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An ability to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life
For further information please contact Simon Almond, Assistant Manager on 01429 806911 or by email at simon.almond@hartlepool.gov.uk
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or emailing careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com.
PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.
Please note that this post is being recruited to on a casual basis. There is no closing date as the advert is open-ended. Shortlisting and interviews will therefore, take place as and when required.
Casual General Attendant
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Contract Type: Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
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Working Pattern: As and when required
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Hours per week: Casual hours, working as and when required
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Vacancy ID: 284241
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Salary: £12.45 per hour + 12% holiday pay
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Employment Location: Brierton Sports Centre
Apply by clicking here.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to complement our existing team of leisure professionals.
We are looking for individuals who are:
Capable of communicating clearly and concisely on all levels and to all ages
Able to respond positively to difficult situations.
Flexible in their approach to work.
Holding a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent, also having a current full First Aid at Work Certificate and coaching qualifications would be an advantage, but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and committed individual to join our innovative and successful Sport & Recreation Team so if you are looking for a new and challenging role, have drive, and ambition and are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives, then we would like to hear from you.
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of different benefits including; access to a Local Government Pension Scheme; a generous annual leave allowance; access to a range of savings across the UK’s major retailers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an Employee Assistance Programme and Hybrid working and a flexi scheme where applicable.
For an informal discussion please contact Craig Mitchelson, Facilities Manager on 01429 523338 or by email to craig.mitchelson@hartlepool.gov.uk.
Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant(s) will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS).
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or emailing careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com.
PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.
Please note that this post is being recruited to on a casual basis. There is no closing date as the advert is open-ended. Shortlisting and interviews will therefore, take place as and when required
Level 2 Swimming Instructor
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Contract Type: Fixed Term
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Working Pattern: Part time - term time
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Hours per week: 19
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Vacancy ID: 284579
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Salary: £28,598.00 - £30,024.00 per annum (pro-rata)
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Employment Location: Mill House Leisure Centre & Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub
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Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Apply by clicking here.
Are you a highly motivated swimming coach who is looking for their next role? Would you like to join an existing team of leisure professional to deliver swimming lessons to our Active Hartlepool customers? We have just the opportunity for you!
We are looking to employ swimming coaches to help support our swimming lesson provision at Active Hartlepool.
Active Hartlepool currently operate out of Mill House Leisure Centre, Headland Sports Centre, Brierton Sports Centre and Summerhill Country Park. With our new active wellbeing hub, Highlight, set to open in early 2026. It is an exciting time to be joining the Active Hartlepool team!
What is the job?
You’ll be working within Mill House Leisure Centre, before moving to Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub, to deliver swimming lesson provision to our Active Hartlepool customers.
Our swimming coaches play an important role in supporting the Active Hartlepool service to improve people’s lives through physical activity.
What do I need?
To be a success in the role we require the following from you;
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A passion for helping others through physical activity
-
Hold a Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification
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Enthusiastic and able to promote the Active Hartlepool service
-
An appetite to train and develop to be a multi skilled member of staff
-
To be a team player who is not afraid to try something new
-
An ability to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life
For further information please contact Simon Almond, Assistant Manager on 01429 806911 or by email at simon.almond@hartlepool.gov.uk
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or emailing careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com.
PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.
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