Lifeguard - Casual - Arun Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Staff Membership

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7

Financial advice

Flexible working hours

My Staff Shop discounts

Paid annual leave

Potential permanent opportunities

Insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in the United Kingdom is seeking Lifeguards to ensure the highest level of service for customers in our leisure centres. You should be able to swim competently; we'll support you with coaching to reach the required standard, with training both on the job and formal pathways.

Casual hours await, with opportunities to progress further. We offer a range of benefits and flexible working patterns, including staff discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• NPLQ qualification required or willing to obtain.
• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Well developed interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• In the role of Lifeguard, ensure friendly, clean and safe facilities for customers; swim competently and participate in training paths.

Skills

NPLQ qualification

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Flexible approach

Job 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 team 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.

Role

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. If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to 'move up the ladder' and that's absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

Hours

Casual hours, as and when required.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.

Qualifications and Key Requirements

• NPLQ qualification
• 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 orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• Flexible and adaptable

Benefits

• Discounted Staff Membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Flexible working hours
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Paid annual leave
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing Date

9th October 2026

Salary

up to £12.71 per hour

Diversity Statement

At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.