Freedom Leisure
Lifeguard - Casual - Wincanton Sports Centre
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Lifeguard - Casual - Wincanton Sports Centre
Lifeguard – Freedom Leisure
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. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission: Improving Lives Through Leisure. We help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—because everyone deserves to feel good. We deliver amazing customer service with a smile every single day, creating 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. You don’t need to be an expert—we’ll provide all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s plenty of room to grow, and many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love.
At Freedom Leisure, we’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
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As a Lifeguard, you’ll play a key role in supporting all of our objectives. This includes ensuring our centres are welcoming, clean, and—most importantly—safe for all our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for all customers
- Monitoring swimmers and pool areas responsibly
- Assisting with emergencies and first aid when required
- Supporting the delivery of a positive customer experience
- Contributing to a team-oriented culture across our facilities
- Developing and demonstrating flexible, adaptable work habits
A full training programme will be provided, and for those looking to progress, we’ll work with you to develop a long-term career path with Freedom Leisure.
Hours
- Casual hours, as and when needed
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- A strong swimmer
- Completion of a one-week training course (completion required)
- Team-oriented approach, with a willingness to collaborate both internally and externally
- Ability to follow instructions from managers flexibly
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities
Desirable
- NPLQ qualification or equivalent training preferred
- First Aid at Work certification
- Enhanced DBS check (will be required concurrent with selection)
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Personality & Motivation
- A passionate, energetic attitude towards the leisure industry
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a competitive benefits package tailored for you, including:
- Flexible working hours
- Paid annual leave
- Discounted Staff Membership (if applicable)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Fun and busy work environment
- Potential for permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
Salary
- Up to £12.71 per hour
End Date for Applications: 17th July 2026
"In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested."
Our Commitments
Freedom Leisure is proud to be: ✔ An equal opportunities employer ✔ Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults ✔ Expecting all staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment
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