Casual lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard

Hourly Rate: £12.86 (plus Holiday Pay)

Contract Type: Casual

Potential Start Date: August/September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre‑employment checks)

Your opportunity to play a vital role in public safety and community wellbeing:

We are seeking qualified lifeguards, or individuals willing to complete a lifeguard course at Tewkesbury Academy during the February Half‑Term. Candidates must be able to work from 3:30 pm on a couple of weekdays, with an opportunity to pick up additional weekend shifts. There is also the option to take on paid Holiday Assistant shifts during school holiday and half‑term periods.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will help create a safe, clean, and welcoming space for all pool users, including students, staff, community groups and swimming clubs. Your vigilance and proactive approach will help prevent incidents, promote positive behaviour, and ensure every visitor has a safe and enjoyable experience. You will work closely with colleagues to monitor pool activity, maintain equipment, support facility set‑up and pack‑down, and uphold hygiene and safety procedures. As a visible presence on poolside, you will offer friendly guidance and reassurance to users.

About you

• A current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) is essential.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and the ability to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain alert while supervising pool users.
• A team‑oriented approach, with flexibility to work shifts including evenings and weekends.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner when engaging with the public.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts and flu jabs.
• Generous family leave options, including above‑industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits such as cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking and more.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to serving a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Disability Confirmation

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.