Lifeguard - Part Time Sports Centre

Overview

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good! At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

We deliver amazing customer service with a smile – every single day.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities. You must be able to swim competently; coaching is available from our swim teachers. If you want to progress further, we support you through additional training, both formal and on the job. We appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder’ – what is really important is that you are happy in your work.

• NPLQ qualification
• Enhanced DBS check
• First Aid at Work (desirable)
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

23rd January 2026

Up to £12.21 per hour