Lifeguard
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Lifeguard (with Coaching Responsibilities)
Join our team and help create safe, inclusive, and inspiring activity spaces!
Are you passionate about people, wellbeing, and making a real difference every day?
Do you love being active, supporting others, and working as part of a positive, energetic team?
Whether you’re an experienced lifeguard or completely new to the role — we’d love to hear from you.
Do you love being active, supporting others, and working as part of a positive, energetic team?
Whether you’re an experienced lifeguard or completely new to the role — we’d love to hear from you.
Not qualified as a lifeguard yet? No problem — we can train you!
About the Role:
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a role that blends lifeguarding, inclusive activity support, and sports development. Your main focus will be keeping our pool users safe, confident, and supported — but you’ll also play a key part in helping us grow our sports and physical activity programmes across the organisation.
- You’ll be part of a friendly, values‑driven team who care deeply about creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environments for the people we support.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lifeguarding & Pool Operations:
- Keeping everyone safe through vigilant, proactive pool supervision
- Responding calmly and effectively to emergencies
- Carrying out pool checks, water testing, and supporting plant operations (training provided)
- Helping maintain clean, safe, well‑organised facilities
- Ensuring we meet high standards in safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance
Sports & Activity Coaching:
- Supporting inclusive swimming, sports, and fitness sessions
- Helping people build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy being active
- Creating fun, accessible activities tailored to individual needs
- Bringing ideas to help shape our future sports and wellbeing programmes
- Encouraging participation, engagement, and positive experiences for all
A Genuine Development Opportunity:
We’ll support you to grow your skills and confidence, with opportunities to develop in:
- Sports coaching
- Activity planning and delivery
- Inclusive practice
- Pool operations and plant management
- Leadership within activity programmes
And remember — if you’re not yet a qualified lifeguard, we can train you!
About You:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a confident swimmer and committed to safety
- Brings a positive, proactive, can‑do attitude
- Enjoys supporting people of all abilities
- Communicates clearly and kindly
- Works well as part of a team
- Is flexible, reliable, and eager to learn
- Has experience or interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities
- Wants to help create meaningful, enjoyable activity opportunities
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, friendly, values‑driven team
- Make a real difference to people’s wellbeing and confidence
- Enjoy a varied role with genuine progression opportunities
- Access training and development to grow your career
- Work in a positive environment where inclusion, respect, and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do
If you’re ready to dive into a role where every day brings purpose, teamwork, and the chance to help others thrive — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with us!