Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor: Hayle (Temporary up to 7 months) - 24 hours p/w

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

Job summary

A leading rescue organization in the UK is seeking a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor for the 2026 season at the Hayle Support Centre. The role involves supervising lifeguard recruitment and operations on busy beaches, ensuring safety standards, and managing emergency responses. Candidates should possess significant lifeguarding experience, strong communication skills, and qualifications in lifeguard training. Flexibility in shift patterns is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with and training lifeguard teams in challenging conditions.
• Sound knowledge of beach environments and recreational sea activities.
• Experience with RNLI lifeguard services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise recruitment, training, and welfare of lifeguard team.
• Ensure safe delivery of lifeguard services.
• Manage operations and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Lifeguarding and operational experience on busy surf beaches

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage lifeguard operations

Education

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Trainer Assessor

Job description

We are looking for a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor to cover operations from our Hayle Support Centre, covering operations across beaches in our Hayle area for our 2026 main season - May to November. This post is operationally focused with some interesting challenges, including:

• 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.
• Managing and supporting lifeguard operations on demanding popular surf beaches, including responding to emergency situations.
• Contributing 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.

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, be flexible if required, and manage your 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.