Lifeguard

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Gym memberships

Hybrid working

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a full-time Lifeguard to join our Swimming Pool team. You will help provide a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff while delivering excellent customer service.

A valid RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is advantageous, as is a First Aid certificate; training will be provided. The role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, with a 12.5% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is advantageous.
• First aid qualification is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment in the swimming pool.
• Deliver excellent customer service to pool users.
• Be part of a team and support flexible shift patterns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Lifeguard Application closing date 30/09/2026 Location Loughborough Package Operational Services Monthly grade 2 from £26108 per annum.

Loughborough Sport

Various positions available, full and part time - Please state on your application if you are applying for full or part time hours.

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.

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% applicable to the full time positions to reflect this.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Interview date: 13th October 2026

OurBenefits

At Loughborough, ourbenefitsare designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and fe el valued as part of our community. Examples of ourbenefitsinclude:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability -access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards andbenefitsat Loughborough University.