Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!
At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.
If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.
We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
Being a Lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life-long skills like teamwork and communication. It is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift and you get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues. We are offering fully funded training in the recognised NPLQ lifeguarding qualification which will give you the skills to excel.
Our Lifeguards are an integral part of our team and have gone on to become Swim Teachers, Supervisors and even more, we will support you to develop to reach your potential!
So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
We are looking for people who have the following attributes:
1. Team orientated approach
2. An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities
3. Great interpersonal skills
4. Flexible and adaptable
5. Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
Requirements for training course:
6. Be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment
7. Jump / dive into deep water
8. Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
9. Swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back
10. In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
11. Surface dive to the floor of the pool
12. Climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder / steps where the pool design permits
You will need to be available for the entire course duration including the assessment date.
(*Training terms and conditions apply)
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
13. Flexible working hours
14. Training and development provided
15. Paid annual leave
16. Fun and busy environment
17. Discounted Staff Membership
18. Potential permanent work opportunities
19. Opportunities to build an exciting career
20. Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing date: 20th March 2026
Salary: up to £ per hour
Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.