Lifeguard

Loughborough Sport; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 12.5%

Job summary

Loughborough University Swimming Pool is actively recruiting a full-time Lifeguard to join our team at the university facilities. The role is based on a 37-hour week with a shift system that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and a 12.5% shift allowance to reflect irregular hours.

We welcome applicants who can provide a safe environment and deliver exceptional customer service; RLSS NPLQ or equivalent is advantageous and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent is advantageous.
• First aid qualification preferred but not essential; training provided.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe swimming environment for users.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist users as needed.
• Work as part of a team to maintain pool operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

First Aid qualification (optional)

Job description

Full time, open ended

Shift allowance of 12.5%

Please note that previous applicants will not be considered for this round of recruitment.

We are currently looking for a full time Lifeguard to join us at Loughborough University Swimming Pool.

Here at Loughborough University, we continue to strive to achieve world leading student participation levels in sport and fitness by offering a vibrant and inspirational experience. The Swimming Pool also provides a world class training environment for Aquatics GB and British Triathlon.

This is your opportunity to be part of the team that makes great things happen!

It would be advantageous to have a valid RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent and a first aid qualification but not essential as training will be provided for the successful candidate showing other attributes we are looking for. This is an excellent opportunity to gain your RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification while working in an inspiring environment.

We are looking for an exceptional individual capable of providing a safe environment and who delivers an excellent customer service experience that exceeds expectations. You will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be enthusiastic, punctual, reliable and enjoying working within a team.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. A shift system which includes working a combination of early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holiday/closure days is currently in operation and there is a shift allowance of 12.5% to reflect this.

Contact for informal enquiries: Nicole Lewitt, Duty Manager, [e-mail]

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Interview date: 13th October 2026