Overview
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
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 more; we will support you to develop to reach your potential!
Hours: up to 37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday
Closing date: 7th October 2025
Salary: up to £23,555.00 per annum
Responsibilities
Provide lifeguard supervision and maintain safety in the pool environment. Support and participate in the delivery of leisure services across centres and the local community. Develop life-long skills and contribute to a positive, welcoming environment for participants.
Qualifications and attributes
We are looking for people who have the following attributes:
* Team orientated approach
* An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities
* Great interpersonal skills
* Flexible and adaptable
* Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
Training requirements
Requirements for training course:
* Be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment
* Jump / dive into deep water
* Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
* Swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m on back
* In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
* Surface dive to the floor of the pool
* 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. What can we offer you?
* My Staff Shop, our staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and day-to-day spending
* Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
* Incremental holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential counselling
* Company pension
* Various insurance and saving schemes
* Financial advice
* Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
* Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
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