Lifeguard - Fixed Term Contract Available!

Butlin's; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Butlin's in Hemel Hempstead is seeking qualified lifeguards for the summer season. Contracts are available for 3–6 months, with flexibility around you as resorts welcome families.

As a Lifeguard, you will supervise slides and pools, ensure guest safety, and run poolside activities to create memorable moments while delivering first-class service in a busy Splash WaterWorld environment.

Qualifications

• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Be aged 18 or over.
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail.
• Be confident responding to emergency situations.
• Have an NPLQ qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise slides and pools to ensure guest safety.
• Monitor the wave pool and swim zones.
• Run poolside activities to engage guests.
• Create memorable moments for guests through friendly interactions.

Skills

Strong swimming

Attention to detail

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

NPLQ qualification

Job description

Description

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Description

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
About The Role: We're looking for qualified lifeguards to join us over the summer as we open up our resorts to thousands of families enjoying their summer holidays! We can support contracts from 3-6 months, offering flexibility around you. 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.

About You

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 18 or over
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail
• Be confident responding to emergency situations
• Have an NPLQ qualification

About Butlin'sDid you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all‑action family holidays to adult‑only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!