Lifeguard

Freedom Leisure; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure organization is seeking a Lifeguard for their facility in Pennington. The role involves ensuring safety and excellent service for all customers. Candidates must be competent swimmers, with a commitment to customer care and a passion for leisure. Training will be provided for those needing additional support. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Discounted staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best service levels for customers.
• Maintain friendly, clean, and safe facilities.
• Support and coach swimmers as needed.

Skills

NPLQ qualification or equivalent

Competent swimmer

Well developed interpersonal skills

Team-oriented approach

Ability to work flexibly

Passion for the leisure industry

Job description

Lifeguard - Full Time - Lymington Health & Leisure Centre

Company: Freedom Leisure

Location: Pennington, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-26T07:18:16Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-24T07:18:16Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 23555-23555 GBP per YEAR

Description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure - Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started— we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our teams have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day‑to‑day and making people feel good.

We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their colleagues.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities.

We're not looking for the next Duncan Goodhew but you will need to be able to swim competently. If you need extra coaching to get to the level needed to become a lifeguard, don't worry as one of our excellent swim teachers will be able to support you to improve.

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Closing date: 5th December 2025

Salary: Up to £23,555 per annum

Requirements:

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent.


• Competent swimmer – swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process.


• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff.


• Well developed interpersonal skills.


• Team‑oriented approach, able to work across organisational boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues.


• Ability to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers.


• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry.


• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high‑street e‑vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day‑to‑day spending.


• Discounted Staff membership (including family members).


• Incremental holidays.


• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.


• Company pension.


• Various insurance and saving schemes.


• Financial advice.


• Cycle‑to‑work and Car Leasing tax‑efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).


• Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment.