Lifeguard (Qualified) - Casual @ Macclesfield

Everybody Sport and Recreation Ltd.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local leisure organization in Macclesfield is seeking a Pool Lifeguard to ensure the safety of all pool visitors and create a positive swimming experience. The role offers a starting salary of over £24k, with opportunities for training and career support. Candidates with or without NPLQ qualifications are encouraged to apply, and the organization provides a friendly and supportive environment to help the community stay active and healthy. Ensuring professionalism and presence will help build a welcoming leisure centre atmosphere.

Benefits

Wellbeing & legal support scheme

Extensive training from Everybody Academy

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to create a safe swimming environment.
• Effective communication with swimmers.
• Team player willing to support and encourage others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all pool visitors.
• Encourage a positive and memorable swimming experience.
• Respond to emergencies and provide assistance.

Skills

Lifesaving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Pool Lifeguard

FLEXIBLE & REWARDING JOB ALERT!

Our Pool Lifeguard job is a LIFESAVING OPPORTUNITY and perfect for anyone wanting a career in Leisure.

We are looking for someone with the right skills and behaviours - so even if you are not NPLQ qualified, please apply as we may be able to fund this for you!

Starting salary of over £24k (pro rata)!

Join us in helping people of all ages live healthier, happier lives by creating a safe and enjoyable swimming environment. As a Pool Lifeguard, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that every visit to the pool—whether for lane swimming, family fun, pool parties, or swimming lessons—is a positive and memorable experience. Your presence and professionalism will encourage swimmers and non‑swimmers alike to return time and again, building lasting connections with their local leisure centre.

Salary: £12.36 per hour

Location: Macclesfield Leisure Centre

Hours: Casual

Closing date: 7th January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience!

Benefits

• Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
• 24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme
• Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our very own ‘Excellent’ accredited training provider helping you stay “Fit for the Future”
• Enhanced pension scheme
• & more!

About Everybody

We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 18 leisure centres with 9 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not for profit organisation, we’ve a passion for improving health and wellbeing – and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer.

You’ll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we’re a tad competitive (in a friendly way)! ‘Developing our people’ is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward – after all it’s all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow!

Please be aware that all candidates applying for roles within our leisure centres or in health/sports provision are required to undergo a Standard or Enhanced DBS. As part of this process, you are required to declare any information that may be disclosed in your DBS check before the check is initiated. This includes all criminal convictions or cautions, including traffic offences.

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