Lifeguard

Role Overview

Join our dedicated Lifeguard team at The Health Club at Ribby Hall Village, a leading leisure destination in Wrea Green near Preston, Lancashire. We're seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who holds a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) to help oversee our vibrant Leisure Pool.

Facilities

Featuring a 48m interactive fun slide, racer slides, a themed splash zone, a children's splash lagoon, and a luxury sauna and steam room for adults, our facilities attract families from across Lancashire, including the Fylde Coast, Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, and Preston.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and ensuring the safety of swimmers and guests in the pool areas.
• Inspecting facilities for cleanliness, providing general cleaning and conducting regular pool testing duties.
• Ensuring swimmers adhere to pool rules and regulations.
• Following the emergency action plan and procedures when required.

Qualifications & Attributes

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) - requirement of this role.
• Ability to aid any pool users in difficulty or in need.
• First Aid skills to offer help to any member of the public.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexibility, determination, and the ability to cope well under pressure.
• Time management skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Enthusiasm and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong team working skills, as the role of a Lifeguard is performed as part of a team.
• Excellent personal presentation and hygiene standards.

This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check - Enhanced level due to the nature of the role.

Availability

We have a range of opportunities available within our seven day a week operation, with positions offering either 35 hours, 16 hours or 6 hours per week. Full flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, and evenings is essential to meet the commercial needs of the business.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive hourly rates in excess of the National Minimum Wage.

Benefits: Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners, Complimentary Annual Health Check, Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey, Four Health Club family day passes per year, 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries, 10% discount at the SPAR Shop on Ribby Hall Village, 35% discount off The Spa's Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments, Staff Card Loyalty Points, Preferential rates for self catering accommodation, 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs, Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes including Medicash membership, Personal uniform, Automatic enrolment pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee long service rewards, Reward and recognition scheme, Employee Referral Programme, Annual Employee Celebration. subject to terms and conditions .

Closing Date

Closing date for applications: 17th July 2026. This position may close early if applicant numbers permit.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Should you need any adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.