Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor: Chichester (Temporary - up to 9 months)

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national rescue organization is seeking a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor based in Chichester to oversee lifeguard services across West Sussex and Hampshire beaches. The role demands strong management and planning skills, proficiency in lifeguard operations, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. You will need to be flexible with scheduling, particularly for evening and weekend shifts, and hold relevant lifeguard qualifications. This seasonal position starts on 30th January 2026 and lasts up to 9 months.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in lifeguard services on busy surf beaches.
• Knowledge of beach environment and sea-based activities.
• Ability to manage flexible schedules and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and training of lifeguard team.
• Manage lifeguard operations and respond to emergencies.
• Contribute to operational procedures and strategic planning.

Skills

Lifeguard training and support

Effective communication

Emergency response

Operational planning

Education

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Trainer Assessor

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor based at our Chichester Support Centre, covering operations across beaches in our Chichester (West Sussex & Hampshire) area from 30th January 2026, for up to 9 months. This is a seasonal role covering the beaches across West Sussex & Hampshire only. This role will include the additional responsibilities of managing a Water Safety Program whereby administration and planning skills are essential, with an understanding of the RNLI's water safety education messaging. These additional responsibilities will be discussed at interview. You will be required to be fully available between 2 - 6 February and 16 - 20 February. Flexibility is required for evening and weekend work. This post is operationally focused with some interesting challenges, including:

Responsibilities

• Working with other Supervisors on the recruitment, training, supervision, welfare, and development of the lifeguard team.
• Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the lifeguard service to the highest of standards.
• Manage and support lifeguard operations on demanding popular surf beaches, including responding to emergency situations.
• Contribute to the operational procedures, lifeguard service model and strategic planning.

You will need to be proficient and experienced at working, training, and supporting lifeguard teams and their operations in such conditions. In particular we are seeking a high level of lifeguarding and operational experience on busy surf beaches, RNLI vehicle and craft qualifications for this role.

Qualifications and Requirements

You will possess a sound knowledge of the beach environment and sea based recreational activities along with extensive experience in the provision of RNLI lifeguard services. As an excellent communicator, you will have the ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people and situations. It would be desirable to hold the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Trainer Assessor. In this role you will be required to work with other Supervisors to cover weekend and early/late shifts, ability to be flexible if required, and manage their time effectively.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check. This post requires a valid driving licence. This post requires an ILS recognised lifesaving qualification.

This is a seasonal role for up to 9 months, starting 30th January 2026. Flexibility is required for evening and weekend work. Lifeguard Region South Coast