Lifeguards sought for relief positions

Become part of a strong community at Badeanstalten Spanien and Lyseng Swimming Bath

Do you want an active and meaningful job where you make a difference for others – every single day?

Then it might be you we are looking for to join our lifeguard team at Badeanstalten Spanien and Lyseng Swimming Bath.

About the job

We are looking for new colleagues who want a flexible study or leisure job. There is the opportunity to take shifts in the morning, evening and on weekends - and if you are the right fit for the position there is a good chance of fixed hours in the long run.

As a lifeguard and stand-in with us you will be regarded as an equal to all employees and you will become an important part of everyday life at Badeanstalten Spanien and Lyseng Swimming Bath. You thrive with responsibility and with making independent decisions – whether it concerns safety, service, cleaning or practical tasks.

Together with the team you, as a lifeguard, help to

• Contribute to safe and secure surroundings for guests
• Create good and positive guest experiences
• Actively participate in the house’s daily chores and tasks

Your tasks as lifeguard will include, among others

• Being visible and present in the swimming pool, Grosserbad (at Badeanstalten Spanien) and changing areas
• Welcome guests with cordiality and provide good service
• Perform cleaning and daily maintenance so the house appears inviting and well-kept
• Contribute actively to a good working environment and a strong collegial community

You will also be trained as a service employee in our ticket/reception, where we help and warmly welcome guests as well as contribute with practical tasks in the house.

Requirements

The position requires that you can pass the lifeguard exam for working life at the time of employment and then once a year thereafter.

We naturally provide thorough training and support up to the exam.

Shift plan

As a stand-in you have the opportunity to take available shifts and you may be contacted in connection with illness and the need for extra staffing.

Our fixed shift plan at Badeanstalten Spanien and Lyseng Swimming Bath is variable and rotating and you will be able to take hours in connection with opening hours, which are:

Badeanstalten Spanien

• Monday-Wednesday 08:00-20:00
• Thursday 08:00-21:30
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday 08:00-16:00

Lyseng Swimming Bath

• Monday 14:00-17:00
• Tuesday 14:00-20:00
• Wednesday 06:00-08:00
• Thursday 14:00-17:00
• Saturday and Sunday 13:00-17:00

In addition we hold events, arrangements and facility rentals, where you can also have host shifts.

We expect you to be flexible and able to take shifts for illness and holidays, morning, evening and weekend.

About Badeanstalten Spanien

Badeanstalten Spanien is an iconic and historic swimming hall from 1933, centrally located in Aarhus. The building houses:

• Three pools (lap pool, children and baby pool as well as a spa)
• Wellness department Grosserbadet with sauna, spa baths and steam baths

At Badeanstalten many different guests pass through during the day – from babies to seniors – and a weekday with both high activity, life and movement as well as calm, well-being and stories.

About Lyseng Swimming Bath

Lyseng Swimming Bath is a family swimming pool, located in Højbjerg, Aarhus South. The building houses:

• Three pools: swimming pool, diving pool, play and training pool

In everyday life Lyseng hosts many swimming clubs and also offers activities such as senior training and baby swimming. On weekends Lyseng is a place for families with children, where we welcome guests of all ages and create room for play and activity.

Practical about the job

Start is during December 2026

You will receive thorough training and instruction leading up to the lifeguard exam, which must be passed before training in the position.

Your profile

Your educational background is not the most important. We value commitment, responsibility and the willingness to contribute more than experience.

We hope you can see yourself in several of the following

• You work independently and see the needs that arise during the day
• You greet guests with calm, overview and a smile
• You keep the workplace clean, neat and inviting
• You are solution-oriented and de-escalate conflicts
• You communicate easily with many different people

It is a prerequisite that you can pass the lifeguard exam for working life.

Read more about the exam here: https://www.svoem.org/Discipliner/Livredning/Vandsikkerhed/Proever/Erhvervslivredderprooven/Indhold-i-erhverslivredderproeve/

We offer and expect that you are available and flexible from December month, where we start training as lifeguard, lifeguard training - and exam.

Why you should choose us

With us you get

• An active job with many different human encounters
• A everyday life with both fixed routines and unforeseen situations
• Opportunity to develop your communicative and relational skills

You will become part of a diverse team where we value well-being, cooperation and humor highly – and where there is often freshly brewed coffee ready.

We offer

• A varied everyday life with both practical tasks and responsibility
• A workplace that welcomes diversity and both high and low pace
• A trusting role as lifeguard, where we support each other

Come and help create the framework for everything from baby swimming and water gymnastics to senior training, sauna-gus and well-being.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms will be in accordance with the applicable collective agreement (collective agreement for technical service KL, FOA - Trade and Work). Final salary is determined after negotiation and based on qualifications.

Salary: minimum 160 DKK/hour + evening and weekend allowance.

Weekly fixed hours: 0

With expectation of flexibility to cover hours as needed.

A police background check will be obtained and employment is conditional on the check showing you are suitable for the position. You can read more here about how we process your information here . The position is always contingent on an unblemished police background check.

The position is always contingent on you passing the lifeguard exam for working life once a year.

If you want to know more

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting daily manager, Søren Holst, by email [email protected]

Application

Click on “Apply” below to fill out and send your application. All fields with * must be filled. Only after you have received a confirmation by email have we received your application.

Application deadline: Tuesday 15 November 2026

As part of the employment you may be contacted by phone for a short screening interview. We hold ongoing job interviews.

About us

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About Aarhus Municipality

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