Christmas Trainee Lifeguard

Butlin's; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Butlin’s in Skegness is seeking a Christmas Trainee Lifeguard for a fixed term, part-time role from 1 December to 2 January, based at Splash Waterworld. You will help keep guests safe around the pool and contribute to fun, memorable moments for families and guests during the festive period.

Ideal candidates are 16+ with a strong swimming ability, good awareness, and the confidence to respond to emergencies. Training can be provided for the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification if needed.

Qualifications

• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Be aged 16 or over.
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail.
• Be confident responding to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise slides, wave pool, and pool area to ensure guest safety.
• Run poolside activities and engage with guests.
• Respond quickly and calmly to emergencies or incidents.
• Support the Leisure team during busy periods and events.

Skills

Confident swimmer

Emergency readiness

Education

Age 16+

Job description

Christmas Trainee Lifeguard

Department: Leisure

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Rachel Blanchard

Description

About the Role

This position is a Christmas fixed term from 1st December until 2nd January

Our Splash Waterworld is one of the busiest and most exciting places on resort, packed with thrilling flumes, high-speed slides, various swimming zones, and guests having fun. As a Lifeguard, you’ll be right in the middle of it all.

You’ll be making sure guests are having an amazing time while keeping everyone safe in and around the pool. This isn’t just a sit-and-stare role. Whether you’re supervising the slides, keeping an eye on the wave pool, or running poolside activities, you’ll be creating memorable moments for our guests and building real connections with the people around you.

At Butlin’s, no two days look the same. Whether you're welcoming families during the school holidays or guests on our adult-only Big Weekenders, you'll be part of one of the busiest teams on resort, helping to keep the fun flowing all year round.

Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for people who are energetic, switched-on, responsible, and love being around others. You stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and work well as part of a team. Because this role can be busy and physically demanding, you’ll need to be alert, active, and ready to get stuck in.

To join the team, you’ll need to:

• Be a strong and confident swimmer
• Be aged 16 or over
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail
• Be confident responding to emergency situations

No NPLQ? No problem. If you've got the right attitude and a strong swimming ability, we'll support you in gaining your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification before you start.

Previous experience in leisure, hospitality, or a waterpark environment would be an advantage, but most importantly we’re looking for people with the right energy, personality, and passion for guest experience. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Go on, take the plunge!