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Ever dreamt of being a HERO? Dive into an amazing opportunity as a full-time Lifeguard at Lampton Leisure and be part of a team that keeps our community safe and active!

Why Choose Us?

Top-Notch Training: Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to the pool, we provide all the training you need to become a certified lifeguard.

Stay Fit: Work in an environment that keeps you active, healthy, and on your toes—literally!

Community Hero: Be the friendly face that makes everyone’s day a little safer and a lot more fun.

Competitive Pay: Earn while you learn with flexible shifts that fit around your lifestyle.

Following the Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) programme, we will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you will need to become a certified Lifeguard. At the end of the course, you will swim away with National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. 

What is the job of a Lifeguard? 

Our Lifeguards are tasked with ensuring a safe and enjoyable customer experience for all users of the Centre’s facility.

You will: 

Supervise the pool in accordance with RLSS standards and site guidelines.
Carry out pool testing, and other health and safety checks as directed by Centre Management, passing results immediately to the appropriate person and escalating potential issues promptly
Proactively direct and manage customer behaviour during use of the pool and other relevant facilities, to ensure highest possible levels of safety and enjoyment
Undertake all day-to-day cleaning, maintenance and remedial work of relevant equipment and fittings to the highest possible standards.
Assist with daily operations ensuring effective, accurate and timely set-ups, take-downs and changeovers and preparation of all areas for activities and special events as required
Assist with deliveries to the centre, storage and stock control
Safely support managing customer flow and expectation of waiting times where appropriate

What are we looking for?

We are looking for full time lifeguards, working up to 40 hours a week, Monday - Sunday. You don’t need any prior qualifications to apply, as you will be supported throughout your training, you will however need to have strong swimming skills and be able to pass a swim assessment, which includes; swim to a depth of 1.8, swim 50m in less than 1 minute, swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back, tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds. 

How do I apply?

We will be holding 2 swim assessments for this course:

Thursday 12th at 6pm at Hanworth Leisure Centre and Saturday 14th at 1pm at Isleworth Leisure Centre

You must be able to pass this assessment to be enrolled on the course. Please note, part of this assessment will take place in the water. Further interviews will take place week commencing Monday 16th September. 

Our next course will be held on Monday 30th September - Saturday 5th October at Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be offered a full time position at one of our leisure centres. You must be able to attend the course dates in order to complete your qualification.

About the NPLQ

The NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) is internationally recognised and is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland. It is commonly undertaken by anyone looking for a career within the leisure and fitness industry. 

Other benefits include: 

The qualification is recognised around the world allowing candidates the opportunity to work and travel
Varied working hours that can be easily fit around other commitments (i.e., college or studies)  
Great opportunity for career progression and to learn essential life skills including First Aid & CPR
A great way for students to fund studies  

The course requires a minimum of 36 hours and includes both training and an assessment at the end of the course. The assessment consists of the following: 

Practical pool assessment
Theory assessment on lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR 

Important information:

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. 

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)