Lifeguard

Darwin Escapes group; Talacre; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure and hospitality group seeks a seasonal part-time Leisure Team member in Talacre, Wales, with responsibilities in ensuring pool safety. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in related roles, with NPLQ training available. The position offers competitive hourly pay, enhanced holiday entitlement, and various staff discounts. Flexibility is essential to meet business needs.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Discounts on spa treatments

Recruitment bonus

Employee sick pay

Compassionate leave pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to training programme

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• A full UK driving licence and ability to drive is advantageous.
• A current NPLQ is desirable, however not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Leisure team to ensure safety in pool and leisure areas.
• Conduct regular checks of the pool and changing areas.
• Observe swimmers and spectators to ensure safety.
• Record guest passes.
• Administer first aid as required.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Ability to drive

Current NPLQ

Job description

Job Description

Location: Station Road, Talacre,
Flintshire, North Wales.

Hourly rate: £12.21. This is a seasonal position to work part‑time hours over a Sunday. Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

NPLQ training will be provided for the right candidate.

Company Overview

Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level, the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you.

About The Role

• Work within the Leisure team to ensure the pool and leisure areas operate safely and efficiently.
• Conduct regular checks of the pool and the changing areas.
• Be on the lookout for any hazards or issues and ensure that these are dealt with.
• Observe swimmers and spectators.
• Check plant and carry out pool water tests regularly.
• Check and record all guest passes.
• Advise guests on current activity programmes.
• Record any accidents and administer first aid, as required.

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. A current NPLQ is desirable, however not essential. A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive is advantageous to enable you to get to and from the resort easily.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at Darwin’s luxury holiday resorts across the UK.
• Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• ‘Introduce a friend’ recruitment bonus.
• Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• A current NPLQ is desirable, however not essential.

Closing Date

Sunday 1st February, 2026

Contract Type

Part‑time

Salary

£12.21 Hourly