Lifeguard

A company name; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Butlin's Splash Waterworld in Grimsby is hiring a Lifeguard to supervise pools, slides and poolside activities while ensuring guest safety and a fun environment. This full-time role is 35 hours across 5 days, with evenings and weekends required; live-in accommodation is available if relocating.

You'll be energetic, stay calm under pressure, and be ready to respond to emergencies. You should be a strong swimmer, aged 16+, and we can support you in gaining National Pool Lifeguard Qualification if

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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly face and ensure safety around pool and slides while engaging guests
• Supervise slides, wave pool, and poolside activities as part of a busy team
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and maintain high guest service standards

Skills

Strong swimmer

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

DescriptionAbout the RoleOur 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.The detail:Full-time role35 hours per week, worked across 5 days out of 7Includes evenings and weekendsLive-in accommodation is available if you’re relocating

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!

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!