Lifeguard - Part Time - Prince Regent Swimming Complex

Freedom Leisure; Brighton; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 5,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7

Financial advice

Incremental annual leave entitlement

Staff Shop discounts

Fully funded training and development

Insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure is seeking a Lifeguard to join our team across centres in England and Wales. This role offers 7.5 hours per week on Sundays with fully funded training to achieve the NPLQ lifeguarding qualification and opportunities for progression within a supportive charity network.

You’ll deliver great customer service, ensure safety, maintain facilities, and develop teamwork and communication skills while being part of a welcoming, inclusive workplace focused on improving lives through

Qualifications

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• First Aid at Work (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS check
• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and to staff
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Team orientated approach and cross‑organisation collaboration
• Flexibility and ability to follow instructions
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• Regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard duties and ensuring pool safety
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile
• Fully funded training to obtain the NPLQ lifeguarding qualification
• Support career progression within Freedom Leisure
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of pool areas and equipment

Skills

NPLQ qualification

First Aid at Work

Enhanced DBS check

Customer relations

Teamwork

Flexible working

Communication

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.

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.

Hours: 7.5 hours per week - Sunday’s (rota basis)

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• First Aid at Work (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS check to be carried out
• 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

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: 6th November 2026

Salary: up to £4,970 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.