Working in a smaller municipality gives you the chance to try new things, to feel a sense of responsibility and trust in your professional role, and to grow in your work. Growing as an employee comes from gaining insight into and being involved in the entire process. We also believe that both feeling and taking responsibility are important for personal development. It also provides invaluable experience for your future career. In the municipality of Älvsbyn, we help one another and work together to achieve good results. We look forward to receiving your application!
The swimming center is part of the Culture and Leisure department. We are now hiring full-time staff.
Job Responsibilities
You will work at a swimming facility performing typical duties such as lifeguarding, swimming instruction, water aerobics, baby swimming, and other group activities. Your duties will include all forms of facility maintenance, as well as assisting staff in the sports halls as needed.
The position also involves cashier, reception, and café duties with varying responsibilities.
In this role, you will use a computer as a natural and essential tool. Scheduled work hours include days, evenings, and weekends.
Qualifications
Applicants must be experienced swimmers and be able to swim 25 meters, perform lifesaving at a depth of 3.6 meters, and tow an adult of equivalent size for 25 meters. Tests will be conducted prior to employment. Completion of lifeguard or pool lifesaving training—or other equivalent training—is considered a plus. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
You value continuous learning with the goal of developing both the business and yourself. You enjoy leading various activities and work with the goal of ensuring that our visitors are satisfied with their swimming experience and want to return.
You are safety-conscious, responsible, committed, and uphold values such as mutual respect, tolerance, and openness. Strong teamwork skills come naturally to you, as you will be working in a team with your colleagues. We expect you to provide a high level of service in your work.
Fluency in spoken and written Swedish is a requirement for this position, but we would welcome proficiency in additional languages.
We offer excellent opportunities for professional development.
We offer a full-time, permanent position with a start date to be agreed upon. A probationary period may apply.
An extract from the police criminal record is required.
Application deadline: August 20, 2026
As an employee of Älvsbyn Municipality, you can enjoy a number of benefits.
Learn more about our benefits at https://www.alvsbyn.se/arbete-och-karriar/personalformaner/
Salary
Individual salary determination; please indicate your salary expectations.
General
Terms of employment as per agreement. The municipality strives for an even distribution between women and men as well as increased diversity across all professional fields.
In preparation for the recruitment process, the municipality of Älvsbyn has established its approach to recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar entities.
Älvsbyn is the jewel of Norrbotten. In our municipality, approximately 8,000 people have the opportunity to work, live, and enjoy life close to nature. We are proud of our schools for the young and our care for the elderly. Many people are actively involved in community organizations, which makes our municipality vibrant and thriving.