Team Member Plus - Lifeguard

Butlin's; Alcombe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's Minehead is seeking a Lifeguard as part of the Team Member Plus programme. You’ll work across Splash Waterworld and other resort teams, ensuring guests have a safe and fantastic experience during their stay.

You’ll be a strong swimmer, stay alert, and help with poolside activities and guest interactions. No NPLQ? No problem — training and support are provided to gain the qualification.

Qualifications

• Be a strong and confident swimmer.
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail.
• Be confident responding to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the slides and wave pool to ensure guest safety.
• Run poolside activities and engage guests to enhance experience.
• Maintain high guest experience while staying vigilant around pool areas.
• Work across teams to support guests during busy periods.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Team Member Plus - Lifeguard

Department: Leisure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Minehead

Compensation: £13.71 / hour

Description

‘Getting Stuck In’ is one of our key values, and we’re looking for new Team Members who love doing just that!

Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s.

As a Team Member Plus, you will work on Monday and Fridays cleaning our accommodation and then will work in Splash for the rest of the week.

About You

We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.

No experience? No problem! We will provide you with all the support and training you need to ensure you develop the skills to work confidently in all areas relevant to your role.

No day will ever be the same and you will enjoy the variety of working with lots of different team members and guests.

Whether you’re looking for a role on a temporary basis, or you have your sights set on a career with Butlin’s, these roles provide the perfect opportunity to get some hands‑on experience in some of our most guest facing areas.

Key Responsibilities - Splash

Our Splash Waterworld is one of the busiest and most exciting places on resort, packed with thrilling flumes, high‑speed slides, various swimming zones, and guests having fun. As a Lifeguard, you’ll be right in the middle of it all.

You’ll be making sure guests are having an amazing time while keeping everyone safe in and around the pool. This isn’t just a sit‑and‑stare role. Whether you’re supervising the slides, keeping an eye on the wave pool, or running poolside activities, you’ll be creating memorable moments for our guests and building real connections with the people around you.

At Butlin’s, no two days look the same. Whether you're welcoming families during the school holidays or guests on our adult‑only Big Weekenders, you'll be part of one of the busiest teams on resort, helping to keep the fun flowing all year round.

We’re looking for people who are energetic, switched‑on, responsible, and love being around others. You stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and work well as part of a team. Because this role can be busy and physically demanding, you’ll need to be alert, active, and ready to get stuck in.

To join the team, you’ll need to:

• Be a strong and confident swimmer
• Have excellent awareness and attention to detail
• Be confident responding to emergency situations

No NPLQ? No problem. If you’ve got the right attitude and a strong swimming ability, we’ll support you in gaining your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Previous experience in leisure, hospitality, or a waterpark environment would be an advantage, but most importantly we’re looking for people with the right energy, personality, and passion for guest experience. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Go on, take the plunge!