Full-Time Lifeguard

Trafford Leisure; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local leisure provider in Altrincham seeks a Full-Time Lifeguard to ensure customer safety and maintain hygiene standards. Successful candidates will possess a Royal Life Saving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and demonstrate a commitment to the values of empathy and diversity. The position offers competitive pay at £12.75 per hour along with numerous employee benefits including holiday, sick pay, and fitness membership discounts.

Benefits

32 days holiday, rising to 38 after 5 years

Health and Ride 2 Work schemes

Complimentary Fitness Membership

Employee Assistance Programme for healthcare costs

Access to discounts through Perks at Work

Access to Manchester Credit Union

Qualifications

• Must have a Royal Life Saving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Commitment to making a difference and valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of swimming customers.
• Meet and greet customers checking them into the centre.
• Prepare activity areas and equipment.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Royal Life Saving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Commitment to values of diversity and empathy

Job description

Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Full-Time Lifeguardto join the team.

Location: Move Altrincham

Hours: Full-Time – 36.25 hours – please note you must be able to commit to full-time hours

Job Type: Permanent

Salary:£12.75 per hour

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life. Our new centre is now open and features a state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Spa, a 25-metre swimming pool, a 20-metre learner pool, and a high-tech gym and wellness space.

About The Role:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the safety of our swimming customers by providing lifeguard support.
• Meet and greet customers, checking them into the centre for activities.
• Prepare activity areas and equipment to meet the day’s programme needs.
• Maintain the hygiene and cleanliness standards of the centre.

To be successful in the role of Lifeguard:

You’ll have:

• A Royal Life Saving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• A commitment to our values of Making a Difference, Being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity, and bringing Energy and Empathy to everything you do.

Hours:

• This position works out at 36.25 hours averaged over 3 weeks on a rolling rota. The shifts will require some weekend, morning and evening work.

What can you expect from us?

As well as training and development as a Trafford Leisure employee you will be rewarded with:

• A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
• 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years’ service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complimentary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs.
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

The Next Steps

To apply, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to [e-mail].

Closing Date for applicants:

Monday 15 th December 2025

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

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