Lifeguard

Halo Leisure; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure organization in Bridgend is seeking a qualified Lifeguard to provide safe supervision at the Bridgend Life Centre. You will monitor pool activities, perform rescues, and manage safety concerns while ensuring customer enjoyment. Essential qualifications include a National Pool Lifeguard qualification. This role offers competitive pay, opportunities for training and career advancement, along with various employee benefits including health perks and annual leave.

Benefits

Free use of facilities

Family discounts

Training and development opportunities

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced absence pay

Employer contributions to pension scheme

Long service rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must be National Pool Lifeguard qualified or able to pass the course.
• Must have a caring attitude and provide safe supervision of customers.
• Comfortable addressing inappropriate behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers in poolside locations to prevent injuries.
• Perform rescues and deliver first aid as needed.
• Engage with customers to promote safety.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Ability to perform rescues

Communication skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard qualification

Job description

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Lifeguard

Reference: JAN20260441

Expiry date: 16:30, Mon, 26th Jan 2026

Location: Bridgend

Benefits: Please see the job description for all benefits

Job Title: Lifeguard | Location: Bridgend Life Centre | Job Type: Permanent| Salary: £12.21 per hour

Rota: Earlys , Lates and weekends

Hours - 2 posts available 1 x Full time 37 hrs & 1 x Part Time 32.5 hrs

As a Lifeguard you are calm and confident, potentially you could save a life, and you will help keep people safe. You will need to feel comfortable being in control of the pool and challenging inappropriate behaviour.

You’re not the type to panic under pressure and compromise the safety of others. The role isn’t Baywatch, you don't just sit and watch. You can perform a rescue, deliver first aid, and have difficult conversations with customers who are not acting safely, we will give you the skills and qualifications to be able to do this. You’re looking for the chance to progress and work to a regular rota pattern.

As our next Lifeguard you’ll provide safe supervision of customers in poolside locations. You will keep people safe, ultimately you are responsible for preventing serious injuries or accidents.

The Key Requirements…

National Pool Lifeguard Qualified or have the ability to pass the course

Joining Halo Leisure there is an opportunity to become a swimming teacher, duty manager or a trainer and there is regular ongoing training to keep your skills refreshed.

Here at Halo Leisure, our mission is to "Create Healthier Communities." We provide affordable and accessible health and leisure facilities, operating gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres. Joining Halo, you’ll be helping us to offer friendly and supportive advice and guidance to our customers. Within this role there is a stable and structured environment and high quality support and training through Apprenticeships.

With us you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your ability to work with confidence and remain calm at all times, you will get things done, be efficient within your role, listen to your colleagues & be approachable, and have a caring attitude towards others.

The Benefits and Perks…

• Free use of our facilities (including gym, swimming, soft play, tennis, golf and lots more!)
• Family discounts
• Training and Development and career progression opportunities
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced absence pay
• Additional employer contributions to your pension scheme
• Long service, Baby gifts and other reward schemes
• The chance to be nominated to receive one of our annual staff awards
• Cycle to work scheme

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