Lifeguard - Fixed Term Contract Available!

Butlin's; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's is recruiting lifeguards for the summer season at our Splash Waterworld in Portsmouth. We offer contracts from 3–6 months with flexible hours to suit you, and you’ll be at the heart of a busy resort with family-friendly entertainment and poolside activities.

You’ll supervise slides and pools, ensuring safety while delivering memorable moments for guests. The role requires energy, teamwork, and a calm, proactive attitude under pressure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise slides, wave pool and poolside activities.
• Keep guests safe while ensuring fun and memorable experiences.
• Engage with guests and work effectively as part of a busy resort team.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Team player

Calm under pressure

Clear communicator

Education

NPLQ qualification

Job description

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.

• 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's

Did 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!