Lifeguard

Total Sports; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Sports in York is recruiting qualified lifeguards for our school holiday clubs for 2026/27 season. You’ll help provide a safe, fun swimming environment for children aged 5–13, with flexible holiday hours.

Roles include supervising pools, enforcing safety rules, responding to incidents, and supporting coaches and camp managers. DBS clearance is required; lifeguard qualifications and additional first-aid credentials are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Applicants must hold a valid lifeguarding qualification suitable for the venue.
• Coaching, teaching and additional first-aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• All staff must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate. If you do not already have one, we can assist you with the application process.
• Limited placement opportunities may be available for candidates who want to gain additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising swimming pools and water-based activities
• Maintaining constant observation of children in and around the water
• Enforcing pool-safety rules and procedures
• Responding quickly and appropriately to incidents and emergencies
• Carrying out relevant safety checks
• Supporting coaches and the camp manager during swimming sessions
• Helping children feel safe, confident and included
• Assisting with other appropriate camp activities when required

Skills

Childcare experience

Lifeguard qualification

DBS clearance

Job description

We are currently qualified lifeguards to join our York holiday clubs for the 2026/27 season.

Holiday Club Dates

• October half term: 26–31 October 2026
• Christmas: 21–23 December 2026
• February half term: 8–12 February 2027
• Easter: 22 March–2 April 2027
• May half term: 1–4 June 2027
• Summer: 26 July–27 August 2027

Our clubs run during every school holiday. We can offer flexible working arrangements, particularly at Easter and during the summer. Whether you want to work during one holiday period, for a few weeks of the summer or throughout the season, we will do our best to accommodate your availability.

What will I be doing?

Our award-winning holiday clubs are brilliant places to work. As a lifeguard, you will help ensure that children aged 5–13 enjoy a safe, positive and memorable experience during swimming and water-based activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising swimming pools and water-based activities
• Maintaining constant observation of children in and around the water
• Enforcing pool-safety rules and procedures
• Responding quickly and appropriately to incidents and emergencies
• Carrying out relevant safety checks
• Supporting coaches and the camp manager during swimming sessions
• Helping children feel safe, confident and included
• Assisting with other appropriate camp activities when required

We want our team members to bring energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to every session. You will work alongside experienced coaches and camp managers while receiving quality training, support and feedback.

This role is ideal if you want to spend the school holidays helping children make lasting memories while gaining valuable experience within the sport, leisure, education or childcare industries.

Experience and Requirements

Experience working with children is essential.

Applicants for lifeguarding roles must hold a valid lifeguarding qualification suitable for the venue. Coaching, teaching and additional first-aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.

All staff must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate. If you do not already have one, we can assist you with the application process.

Limited placement opportunities may be available for candidates who want to gain additional experience. Permanent work in our partner schools during the academic year may also be available to exceptional team members.

Job Details

Job category: Holiday ClubRole: LifeguardLocation: YorkContract types: Full-time, part-time, fixed-term and temporary-to-permanentPay: £340–£450 per weekSchedule: Day shifts, approximately eight hours per day, Monday to FridayWork location: In person