Lifeguard - Casual - Chipping Campden Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure provider is seeking a Casual Lifeguard for the Chipping Campden location. The role involves ensuring a friendly, clean, and safe environment for customers. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to engage with diverse clientele, and demonstrate passion for the leisure industry. Training for the NPLQ qualification can be provided, and this position offers flexible working hours alongside various benefits, including annual leave and potential permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to understand and follow manager instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a friendly, clean, and safe environment for customers.
• Engage with customers and provide excellent service.
• Work flexibly as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer engagement

Flexibility and adaptability

Passion for leisure industry

Education

NPLQ qualification (training can be provided)

Job description

At Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. 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.

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.

At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.

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.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

• NPLQ qualification (training can be provided)
• 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

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 12th December 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour