Lifeguard - Full Time - Goldenstones Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in Yeovil is seeking a Lifeguard to help run welcoming, safe and well-maintained centres across our local community.

You’ll join a friendly team and receive full training with opportunities to progress within the Leisure sector. NPLQ and First Aid at Work are desirable, and you’ll need strong customer service and adaptability to work on a 37-hour rota. Salary up to £24,519 per annum.

Qualifications

• NPLQ qualification desirable.
• First Aid at Work desirable.
• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Team orientated and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure centres are welcoming, clean and safe for all customers.
• Provide high-quality customer service and assistance on a rota basis.
• Support the team across the leisure centres and contribute to a positive customer experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Flexibility

Leisure industry passion

NPLQ

Customer service

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and makinga 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.

In the role as a Lifeguard, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives and in many ways. This will start with ensuring our centres are welcoming, clean and safe environment for all of our customers.

A full training programme will be provided and for those that want to go further, we will work with you to develop a career path with us.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)

• NPLQ qualification desirable
• 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
• 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?

• Company pension
• Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax-efficient schemes
• Discounted staff membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Incremental annual leave entitlement
• 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
• Fully funded training and development, with career progression opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Salary: up to £24,519 per annum

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.