Lifeguard (Qualified) - Full Time @ Poynton

Everybody Sport and Recreation Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused leisure provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pool Lifeguard passionate about promoting safety and enjoyment in the water. The role offers a starting salary of over £24,000 and the opportunity to develop skills in a supportive team environment. Candidates should ideally hold an NPLQ qualification or be willing to obtain one. This rewarding position is full-time with a shift pattern that includes evenings and weekends. Join us in helping the community stay healthy and active!

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Discount on swim lessons and personal training

24/7 wellbeing and legal support

Generous discounts

Career support from Everybody Academy

Enhanced pension scheme

Sharing in Success bonus scheme

Qualifications

• NPLQ required or must be enrolled on one of the NPLQ courses.
• Must be able to work early, daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swimmer safety and enjoyment at the local swimming pool.
• Provide a safe and welcoming experience for all ages.
• Work on a shift rota basis including weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

Education

NPLQ or enrolled in NPLQ course

Job description

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)

Help people of all ages live well & for longer by giving them a safe and happy experience when they come swimming. Pool Lifeguards ensure swimmers and non-swimmers keep coming back to their local swimming pool time and time again to enjoy activities such as lane swimming, pool parties, family swims and swimming lessons - creating lasting happy memories of their local swimming pool.

If you enjoy working as part of a team & making people smile, our Pool Lifeguard job is perfect for you - whether you are just starting out in your career or have plenty of work experience! It’s also a great opportunity to

• kick start your career in the leisure industry
• develop workplace skills such as communication & customer service to take onto further study & education
• become a local role model to young swimmers
• make lifelong friends!

NPLQ Required, or you must be enrolled on one of our NPLQ courses.

Hours: 37 (Full Time)

Hours will include early, daytime, evenings and weekends.

Salary: £24,099.67 per annum pro rata.

Location: Poynton Leisure Centre

Closing Date: 8th January 2026

Everybody swimming pools are open 7 days a week – generally from 6am to 10pm (subject to each pool’s programme) and our lifeguards work on shift rota basis across the week and weekends.

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, including all criminal convictions or cautions, including traffic offences. Failure to disclose relevant information at this stage may result in your offer being withdrawn. If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience!

• Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
• Discounted gym membership
• Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays
• 24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme
• Generous local & national discounts – helping your salary go that bit further
• Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our very own ‘Excellent’ accredited training provider helping you stay “Fit for the Future”
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Sharing in Success bonus scheme
• & more!

About Everybody

We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 17 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!

Any questions? email [e-mail] or call 07970830707