Lifeguard - Full Time - GL1 Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure is a charitable leisure trust delivering community-focused services. We run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools with a commitment to helping people live healthier, happier lives. We strive to create welcoming, inclusive, and accessible centres and to deliver excellent customer service with a smile.

If you're passionate about helping others and creating great experiences, you'll feel at home with us. Training and support are provided. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there are opportunities to grow. Many colleagues have built meaningful careers helping customers and making people feel good.

We're a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive-reflecting the communities we serve.

If you like talking to people, this role involves engaging with customers and colleagues. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard; employing people from a mix of backgrounds can offer broader benefits to the team.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

• NPLQ qualification (training can be provided)
• 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
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• Flexible and adaptable

• My Staff Shop, our staff benefit scheme, provides discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and daily spending
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential counselling
• Company pension
• 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

Closing date: 24th July 2026

Salary: up to £24,519 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.