Christmas Trainee Lifeguard

Butlin's; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NPLQ training provided

Job summary

Butlin's Splash Waterworld in Grimsby is recruiting lifeguards for a Christmas fixed-term role from 1 December to 2 January. You’ll be at the heart of the action, supervising slides, watching the wave pool, and helping keep guests safe while delivering fun experiences.

You must be aged 16+, a confident swimmer, and able to stay calm under pressure. If you don’t have an NPLQ, we’ll support you to gain it before you start.

Qualifications

• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Be aged 16 or over.
• Excellent awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident responding to emergency situations.
• No NPLQ? We will support you in gaining your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification before you start.

Responsibilities

• Supervise slides, monitor the wave pool, and ensure guest safety.
• Run poolside activities and engage with guests to create memorable experiences.
• Maintain a clean, safe pool area and respond quickly to incidents.

Skills

Strong swimming ability

Job description

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.

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all‑action family holidays to adult‑only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!