Lifeguard (Qualified) - Part Time @ Knutsford

Everybody Sport and Recreation Ltd.; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable leisure trust is seeking a Pool Lifeguard in Knutsford. This role involves ensuring the safety of swimmers and non-swimmers while providing a positive swimming experience. Ideal candidates will hold an NPLQ qualification or be enrolled in a course and possess strong communication skills. Join a friendly team dedicated to improving community health and well-being while enjoying perks like discounted gym memberships and training opportunities. Flexible working hours are included, with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Discount on swimming classes

Wellbeing & legal support scheme

Generous discounts

Extensive training & career support

Enhanced pension scheme

Sharing in Success bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold an NPLQ qualification or be enrolled in an NPLQ course.
• Standard or enhanced DBS check required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the pool area and enforce safety protocols.
• Respond promptly to incidents or emergencies.
• Assist in organizing pool parties, family swims, and swimming lessons.
• Maintain a friendly and welcoming environment for visitors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

NPLQ qualification or enrollment in NPLQ course

Standard or enhanced DBS check

Job description

Job Overview

Flexible & rewarding job alert! Our Pool Lifeguard role is a lifesaving opportunity and perfect for anyone wanting a career in leisure.

Key Information

• Starting salary: £24,099.67 per annum pro rata (over £24k)
• Hours: 15.383 hours per week – early mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends
• Location: Knutsford Leisure Centre
• Closing date: 11th January 2026

Job Summary

Help people of all ages live well & for longer by providing a safe & happy swimming experience. Pool lifeguards ensure swimmers and non‑swimmers keep coming back to enjoy lane swimming, pool parties, family swims and swimming lessons – creating lasting happy memories.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the pool area and enforce safety protocols.
• Respond promptly to incidents or emergencies.
• Assist in organising pool parties, family swims and swimming lessons.
• Maintain a friendly and welcoming environment for visitors.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NPLQ qualification or be enrolled in an NPLQ course.
• Standard or enhanced DBS check required; all relevant information must be disclosed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Why Join Us?

• Feel good factor – help the community stay healthy & active 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.
• Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our accredited training provider.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Sharing in Success bonus scheme.
• And more!

About Everybody

We’re a fast‑growing, ambitious charitable trust operating 17 leisure centres with 9 cafés & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. As a not‑for‑profit organisation, we are passionate about improving health and wellbeing – our surpluses are reinvested to help people of Cheshire East live well and for longer. Join a welcoming, active team that is loyal, caring and enjoys friendly competition. Developing our people is close to our hearts – we aim to attract and develop the best talent to drive our business forward.

Working Hours

Pools are open 7 days a week, generally from 6am to 10pm. Lifeguards work on a shift rota basis across the week and weekends.

How to Apply

Any questions? Email [e-mail] or call 07970830707.