Lifeguard (Training Provided) - Full Time - Crowborough Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable leisure trust in Crowborough is seeking a Lifeguard to develop essential skills and provide excellent customer service. This role offers fully funded training, competitive salary ranging from £20,102 to £23,555, and a supportive team environment. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and prepared for a rigorous training course. Enjoy various employee benefits including discounts on leisure activities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discounted Staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Various insurance and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment.
• Ability to jump / dive into deep water.
• Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds.
• Tread water for 30 seconds.
• Surface dive to the bottom of the pool.

Responsibilities

• Develop life-long skills like teamwork and communication.
• Meet diverse people and make lifelong friends.
• Provide excellent customer service and support.

Skills

Team orientated approach

Great interpersonal skills

Flexible and adaptable

Demonstrated passion for leisure industry

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!

So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
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: 37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)

We are looking for people who have the following attributes:

• Team orientated approach
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities
• Great interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry

Requirements for training course:

• Be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment
• Jump / dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back
• In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder / steps where the pool design permits

You will need to be available for the entire course duration including the assessment date.

(*Training terms and conditions apply)

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?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax‑efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 28th November 2025

Salary: £20,102 - £23,555 per annum