Lifeguard

Butlin's; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is hiring a Lifeguard for our Splash Waterworld. You’ll supervise the pool area, slides and wave pool, ensuring guests have fun while staying safe. This is a full-time, active role that keeps you moving and engaged throughout shifts.

We’re looking for energetic team players aged 16 or over, with strong swimming ability and the calm, quick-thinking mindset needed in emergencies. Live-in accommodation is available if you’re relocating.

Qualifications

• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Be aged 16 or over.
• Be aware and attentive to detail.
• Be confident responding to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety in and around the pool.
• Supervise slides, wave pool, and poolside activities.
• Engage with guests to create memorable experiences.
• Work effectively as part of a busy leisure team.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Emergency response

Teamwork

Job description

Lifeguard

Department: Leisure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Rachel Blanchard

Description

About the Role
Our 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 role
• 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days out of 7
• Includes evenings and weekends
• Live-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!