Lifeguard - Casual - Manor Leisure Centre

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

Job summary

A community-focused leisure organization is seeking a Lifeguard to join their team in Whittlesey. The role offers flexible hours, fully funded training for the NPLQ lifeguarding qualification, and opportunities for career progression. We value interpersonal skills and a customer-centric approach, ensuring a positive environment for all. Lifeguards will support health and fitness initiatives and make a genuine impact in the community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to enhance our diverse team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid annual leave

Training and development provided

Discounted Staff Membership

Qualifications

• Must possess NPLQ qualification or equivalent.
• First Aid at Work certification is desirable.
• Ability to relate to diverse customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop life-long skills like teamwork and communication.
• Perform appropriate area and equipment maintenance.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team orientated approach

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

NPLQ qualification or equivalent

First Aid at Work

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.

Being a Lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life‑long skills like teamwork and communication. It is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift and you get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues. We are offering fully funded training in the recognised NPLQ lifeguarding qualification which will give you the skills to excel.

Our Lifeguards are an integral part of our team and have gone on to become swim teachers, supervisors and even more, we will support you to develop to reach your potential!

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

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.

Qualifications

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• First Aid at Work (desirable)
• 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
• Regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate

Benefits

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