Lifeguard

Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS); Loughborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough University seeks a Lifeguard to join their team at the Swimming Pool. This full-time role includes a shift allowance and offers training to gain the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. You'll ensure a safe environment and deliver outstanding customer service in an inspiring setting.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable individual with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends.
• Candidate should be capable of teamwork and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for all swimming pool users.
• Deliver excellent customer service experiences.
• Work shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Full time and open ended with a shift allowance of 12.5%

Salary £23088 to £24517 per annum. Subject to annual pay award and shift allowance of 12.5% Hours Full Time Contract Permanent Placed On Fri 13th June, 2025 Closes 11:45pm - Wed 25th June, 2025 Job Reference REQ250489 Interview Date Thu 3rd July, 2025

About Lifeguard

Full time and open ended, with a shift allowance of 12.5%

We are currently looking for a 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.

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

Closing date: 25th June 2025

Interview date: 3rd July 2025 (TBC)

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.