Lifeguard - Part Time Health and Leisure Centre

Lifeguard – Part Time – Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre

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. We run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools, but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference. 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 and create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started – we’ll give you all the training and support you need.

Many of our team members have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day‑to‑day and making people feel good.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers by offering a friendly, clean and safe environment. You need to be a competent swimmer; if you need extra coaching, one of our excellent swim teachers will support you to improve.

Hours:

10.25 – 11 hours a week – Monday to Sunday (rota basis).

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• Competent swimmer – swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process
• DBS check
• 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 organisational boundaries and demonstrate interest and support the work of staff and colleagues
• Ability to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry

• My Staff Shop – access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e‑vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and 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)
• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team‑working environment

23rd January 2026

Up to £12.21 per hour