Overview
Join to apply for the Lifeguard - Part Time @ Nantwich - Various Hours role at Everybody Health & Leisure.
FLEXIBLE & REWARDING JOB ALERT! Our Pool Lifeguard job is a LIFESAVING OPPORTUNITY and perfect for anyone wanting a career in Leisure. We are looking for someone with the right skills and behaviours - so even if you are not NPLQ qualified, please apply as we may be able to fund this for you!
Starting salary of over £22.5k (pro rata). Join us in helping people of all ages live healthier, happier lives by creating a safe and enjoyable swimming environment. As a Pool Lifeguard, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that every visit to the pool—whether for lane swimming, family fun, pool parties, or swimming lessons—is a positive and memorable experience.
Your presence and professionalism will encourage swimmers and non-swimmers alike to return time and again, building lasting connections with their local leisure centre.
Responsibilities / Role Details
Hours: 24 hour & 8 Hour contracts available. Hours will include earlies, daytime, evenings and weekends. Everybody swimming pools are open 7 days a week – generally from 6am to 10pm (subject to each pool’s programme) and our lifeguards work on shift rota basis across the week and weekends. Location: Nantwich Leisure Centre. Closing Date: 10.10.2025. Competency Assessment Date: TBC (approx 7 days after closing date). Please let us know before the closing date if you are unable to attend the assessment.
Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience with opportunities including training, discounts, and career development.
Candidates Will Be Assessed On The Following
* Swim 100 metres on the front and then on the back (Continuously)
* Tread water for 30 seconds then climb out unaided without the use of steps or ladder
* Perform a contact rescue in deep water (scenario based)
* 20 metre swim 20 metre tow timed swim (Conscious Casualty) to be completed in no more than 65 seconds
* 20 metre swim 10 metre tow times swim (Unconscious casualty) to be completed in more than 45 seconds
* Spinal injury management in deep water (Vice Grip) and trough 10 metres
* Spinal injury management in shallow water (Head splint)
* Deep water recovery to the deepest part of the pool (1.7 to 3 metres range) and rescue breathing in the water or assisted lift to poolside
* Adult drowning CPR with pocket mask and AED
* Child or Infant CPR with AED
* Demonstrate treatment for severe bleed and shock
* Demonstrate treatment for an injury to a bone, muscle or joint
* Answer 12 multiple choice questions on lifeguarding, CPR and first aid
Successful shortlisting will result in a formal invitation with further tools and guidance to assist you in preparing for the assessment.
Benefits
* Feel good factor — help your community stay healthy & active in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
* Discounted gym membership
* Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays
* 24/7 wellbeing & legal support
* Generous local & national discounts
* Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Sharing in Success bonus scheme
* And more
About Everybody
We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 17 leisure centres with 9 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest surpluses to help people of Cheshire East live well and for longer. You’ll be part of a welcoming, active team. We champion development and growth for our people.
If you have questions, email recruitment@everybody.org.uk
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services
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