Lifeguard

Lifeguard & Sports Activity Coach Join our team and help create safe, inclusive, and inspiring activity spaces!

Are you passionate about people, wellbeing, and making a real difference every day? Do you love being active, supporting others, and working as part of a positive, energetic team?

Whether you’re an experienced lifeguard or completely new to the role — we’d love to hear from you.

Not qualified as a lifeguard yet? No problem — we can train you!

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a role that blends lifeguarding, inclusive activity support, and sports development.

Your main focus will be keeping our pool users safe, confident, and supported — but you’ll also play a key part in helping us grow our sports and physical activity programmes across the organisation.

You’ll be part of a friendly, values‑driven team who care deeply about creating safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environments for the people we support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lifeguarding & Pool Operations

• Keeping everyone safe through vigilant, proactive pool supervision
• Responding calmly and effectively to emergencies
• Carrying out pool checks, water testing, and supporting plant operations (training provided)
• Helping maintain clean, safe, well‑organised facilities
• Ensuring we meet high standards in safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance

Sports & Activity Coaching

• Supporting inclusive swimming, sports, and fitness sessions
• Helping people build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy being active
• Creating fun, accessible activities tailored to individual needs
• Bringing ideas to help shape our future sports and wellbeing programmes
• Encouraging participation, engagement, and positive experiences for all

A Genuine Development Opportunity

We’ll support you to grow your skills and confidence, with opportunities to develop in:

• Sports coaching
• Activity planning and delivery
• Inclusive practice
• Pool operations and plant management
• Leadership within activity programmes

And remember — if you’re not yet a qualified lifeguard, we can train you!

About You

• Is a confident swimmer and committed to safety
• Brings a positive, proactive, can‑do attitude
• Enjoys supporting people of all abilities
• Communicates clearly and kindly
• Works well as part of a team
• Is flexible, reliable, and eager to learn
• Has experience or interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Wants to help create meaningful, enjoyable activity opportunities

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive, friendly, values‑driven team

Make a real difference to people’s wellbeing and confidence

Enjoy a varied role with genuine progression opportunities

Access training and development to grow your career

Work in a positive environment where inclusion, respect, and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do

If you’re ready to dive into a role where every day brings purpose, teamwork, and the chance to help others thrive — we’d love to hear from you.

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