Freedom Leisure
Lifeguard - Casual - Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre
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Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good, Feel Good!
At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. While we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools, our people are what truly make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we take pride in our mission: Improving Lives Through Leisure. Our mission is to help communities live healthier, happier lives by ensuring our centres are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. Because everyone deserves to feel good, we’re committed to delivering amazing customer service with a smile every day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.
About the Role
If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. We’ll provide all the training and support needed—you don’t need prior expertise to get started.
With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s plenty of room to grow. Many of our team members have built fulfilling careers doing what they love, by assisting customers daily and making people feel good.
We’re proud of being a workplace where diversity, inclusivity, and individual growth are celebrated. Our people mirrored the communities we serve, allow us all to grow stronger together.
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Lifeguard Role
As a Lifeguard with us, your primary responsibility will be ensuring our customers receive the best levels of service while promoting a friendly, clean, and safe facility.
While we’re not specifically looking for the next Duncan Goodhew, proficiency in swimming is essential. If you need additional coaching to qualify as a lifeguard, our experienced swim teachers will provide the necessary support to help you achieve this.
The position may close before the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Apply as soon as possible if interested.
Availability
- Casual hours, as and when required.
Key Requirements
- Must hold an NPLQ qualification or equivalent.
- Must be a competent swimmer. Swim test required as part of the interview process.
- Must undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Ability to relate to, support, and assist customers of all ages and abilities, as well as staff at various levels.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented attitude; ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and demonstrate support for colleagues.
- Flexible and adaptable—able to work according to manager instructions.
- Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure and fitness industry.
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Why Choose Freedom Leisure?
We want you to thrive in an environment where you feel healthy, happy, and valued. As a result, we’ve curated a benefits package designed with you in mind:
- Flexible working hours to better balance personal and professional life.
- Training and development opportunities to support career growth.
- Paid annual leave, providing time for work-life balance.
- A fun, energetic team environment, packed with opportunities to make a real difference.
- Discounted staff membership across our leisure facilities.
- Potential for permanent work—grow with the organization.
- Career opportunities to build a fulfilling and exciting professional path.
- The chance to support health and fitness within your community.
Contract Details
- Closing Date: 17th July 2026
- Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour
Freedom Leisure is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.
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