Lifeguard/Pool Manager for Ulricehamn Swimming and Sports Hall

Ulricehamn Municipality is in an exciting growth phase - we are growing while preserving our small-scale charm. As the largest employer with over 2,200 employees in 100 different professional roles, we offer a meaningful working life where development, community, and public benefit meet. With Vision 2040 - "Together towards the future" - we shape an innovative and sustainable everyday life, together. Here, you make a real difference every day, in a culture characterized by courage, engagement, and opportunities to grow, both professionally and personally.

The Culture and Leisure department works to provide a rich cultural and leisure offering for our residents and visitors. We are now looking for a Lifeguard/Pool Manager for our swimming and sports hall.

Our swimming and sports hall features two pools: a 25-meter swimming pool with a diving section and a teaching pool with a movable floor. We also have a popular water playground with plenty of space for splashing and play. We are keen on ensuring that everyone can use our facilities. All work at the swimming and sports hall is based on our three focus areas:

• Good communication
• Order and tidiness
• Good treatment/service

Welcome to join us!

Job Responsibilities

As a Lifeguard/Pool Manager, you will work with safety supervision, service to our guests, and supervision of the entire facility, which includes the swimming hall, sports hall, reception, changing rooms, and gym.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Conducting swimming and lifesaving instruction, badge testing, and various activities such as water aerobics, baby swimming, and mini swimming.
• Providing service to visitors and partners, as well as participating in operational planning and development.
• Contributing to a clean, fresh, and safe facility. Cleaning duties in all wet areas are included in the role.
• Working evening and weekend shifts with a rotating schedule between reception and pool duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Lifeguard certification, post-secondary education with swimming instructor specialization, or other certified education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Swimming proficiency is required, and we require a passed diving and lifesaving test.
• Merits: Pool lifeguard training or water aerobics training, as well as training or knowledge in CPR, fitness, or first aid.
• Previous experience in the profession, work with children, and good swimming skills.
• Basic computer skills are an advantage.

Since you will primarily be working with people, we see that you are outgoing, have an easy time collaborating and communicating with both customers and colleagues, and thrive in social settings. You are accommodating in your service, engaged, and proactive. You have the ability to work both independently and in a team.

You are a positive, flexible, and responsible person with good collaboration skills. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Note: A certified extract from the police criminal record for work with children and young people is a prerequisite for employment. A criminal record check is required upon job offer.

Employment Details

• Number of positions: 1
• Employment type: Permanent
• Start date: 2026-09-01
• Probation period: Applies

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