Lifeguard

Job Description

Location: Axbridge Road

We are looking for a Lifeguard to join our team at Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa in Axbridge, Somerset
. Hourly rate of £12.21.

This is a seasonal position to work variable hours across variable days including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to meet business needs.

Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each with its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level, the Darwin family will have a career waiting for you!

• Work within the Leisure team to ensure the pool and leisure areas operate safely and efficiently.
• Conduct regular checks of the pool and the changing areas.
• Be on the lookout for any hazards or issues and ensure that these are dealt with.
• Observe swimmers and spectators.
• Check plant and carry out pool water tests regularly.
• Check and record all guest passes.
• Advise guests on current activity programmes.
• Record any accidents and administer first aid as required.

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. A current NPLQ is desirable but not essential. A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive is advantageous to enable travel to and from the resort.

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
• Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including free gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• Free complimentary round of Golf.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• Introduce a friend recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Medi Cash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions.

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A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination. A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you.

Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even tree houses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence. All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation.

Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry.

Darwin Escapes has 18 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff.

No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Keswick, Cumbria, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you!

If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you.

With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

• Right to Live and work in the UK

• A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
• A current NPLQ is desirable but not essential

Saturday 28th February, 2026

Fulltime

£12.21 Hourly