The Pelican Centre is an exciting place to work, where no day is the same.
From welcoming our members at reception to helping them through a gym session or keeping them safe in the pool, our team members are always on hand to provide support, encouragement or just a friendly face.
Our current vacancies are listed below. Apply online with your CV and a covering message to join our Pelican Centre staff team!
To improve healthy lifestyle behaviour at an individual and community level for residents, through engaging, enabling and empowering our communities.
Lead by example, by carrying out duties in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner and embedding high quality procedures across the facility, thereby ensuring the safety of all facility users.
Be a flexible and proactive team member who inspires improvements and developments in people, performance, and processes.
Our recruitment process will include you demonstrating these requirements on your application form (A) and at interview (I). Click here to download framework (PDF document)
Due to the nature of the work, flexible working, regular evenings and weekend work is a feature of this job. You may be required to deliver services throughout the local area.
This job description summarises the major responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holder’s responsibilities.
Hours: The post is a part time 25 hours per week, fixed term for 3 years.
Note: This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Benefits: A growing organisation
Location: Tyldesley, Greater Manchester
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lifeguard to join the Pelican Centre team.
The Pelican Centre offers all staff the opportunity to gain further qualifications including Swimming Teacher, Gym Instructors, Personal Trainer & Pool Plant. The role includes:
At the heart of our local community in Tyldesley, Atherton and Astley since 2012, the Pelican Centre helps people to feel good mentally, physically and socially through fitness, friendship and charitable support.
Fully independent, self-funded and a registered charity, our affordable and accessible swim, gym, classes and community spaces help members to achieve fitness goals and offer fantastic opportunities to learn a new skill, to connect with others and to support those who need it.
The Pelican Centre is run by a dedicated team of permanent staff, volunteers and trustees, and facilities include a full-size swimming pool, fully-equipped air-conditioned gym and a classes hall, with community spaces available for small groups or meetings.
Part-time, casual
A growing organisation
Gym membership
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
A-Level or equivalent
£9.50 Per Hour
Tyldesley, Greater Manchester
ASAP
This apprenticeship is a great introduction to the leisure industry, providing help and support to the Pelican Centre’s members and the staff team.
In this role you will be required to supervise the pool, ensuring the safety of its users whilst assisting the Duty Manager with the day to day running of the Centre. You will be organised, self-motivated and keen to start a career in fitness and leisure.
At the heart of our local community in Tyldesley, Atherton and Astley since 2012, the Pelican Centre helps people to feel good mentally, physically and socially through fitness, friendship and charitable support.
Fully independent, self-funded and a registered charity, our affordable and accessible swim, gym, classes and community spaces help members to achieve fitness goals and offer fantastic opportunities to learn a new skill, to connect with others and to support those who need it.
The Pelican Centre is run by a dedicated team of permanent staff, volunteers and trustees, and facilities include a full-size swimming pool, fully-equipped air-conditioned gym and a classes hall, with community spaces available for small groups or meetings.
Full-Time, Permanent
15-month Intermediate Level Apprenticeship: Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 & Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
3 week shift pattern of earlies, lates and weekends
A growing organisation
Potential of employment at conclusion of apprenticeship
Competent swimmer, able to swim 50m in 60 seconds or under. Surface dive 3m and tread water for 60 seconds
Friendly, hard working and enthusiastic
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (beneficial)
£192.50/week
Tyldesley, Greater Manchester
ASAP
The Pelican Centre is recruiting experienced swimming teachers to expand our current Learn to Swim programme. We deliver lessons to children aged from 3 years old, all the way up to adult lessons.
You must have a Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification, either from Swim England or STA, and must hold an NPLQ or NRASTC qualification.
You’ll have knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim programme for teaching swimming skills, techniques and awards.
You’ll be friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping children and adults learn how to swim and to enjoy the water safely, giving your students lifelong skills and building a great, trusting relationship with them.
For an informal discussion please contact our Business Manager, Natalia Stothard, on 01942 882722.
To apply, please submit a covering letter (using the message field below) detailing why you wish to apply for the position, together with a copy of your CV. The position is subject to a successful DBS and reference requests.
At the heart of our local community in Tyldesley, Atherton and Astley since 2012, the Pelican Centre helps people to feel good mentally, physically and socially through fitness, friendship and charitable support.
Fully independent, self-funded and a registered charity, our affordable and accessible swim, gym, classes and community spaces help members to achieve fitness goals and offer fantastic opportunities to learn a new skill, to connect with others and to support those who need it.
The Pelican Centre is run by a dedicated team of permanent staff, volunteers and trustees, and facilities include a full-size swimming pool, fully-equipped air-conditioned gym and a classes hall, with community spaces available for small groups or meetings.
Part-time, Permanent
A growing organisation
L2 Swimming Teacher (either Swim England or STA)
NPLQ or NRASTC qualifications
£12.50 - £19.00 per hour
Tyldesley, Greater Manchester
ASAP
