Serco Plc
Trainee Lifeguard
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Trainee Lifeguard – Leisure Solutions Community Trust
Location
Leys, Ferry, Barton, and Hinksey Leisure Centres – full time and part-time roles available.
Working early/late shifts, including weekends.
Salary: £14.06 per hour + excellent benefits
About the Role
At Serco, we’re recruiting on behalf of Leisure Solutions Community Trust, a dedicated provider of active, healthy lifestyles for local communities.
Leisure Solutions Community Trust fosters affordable access to sports and leisure facilities within a safe, clean, friendly, and welcoming environment. Their vision is to support healthier, happier lives—and they rely on an enthusiastic, customer-focused team to deliver this mission.
They’re now seeking Trainee Lifeguards to join their team and help create a positive legacy every day.
Key Responsibilities
If you’re eager to attend an upcoming Lifeguard Qualification Course (3rd – 7th August, Leys Leisure Centre, 9am–6pm daily—100% attendance required), apply today!
As a Trainee Lifeguard, you’ll be responsible for ensuring pool safety, assisting with customer care, and supervising activities. Your role involves:
- Pool surveillance and prevention of accidents
- Assisting customers of all ages, ranging from children to seniors
- Maintaining pool cleanliness and standards in the swim area
- Supervising, setting up, and handling pool equipment safely
- Responding in emergencies—quick and decisive action may save lives
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This is a high-impact role within a close-knit, supportive team that values training, development, and inclusion.
Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Proven customer service skills, whether from a leisure setting or any customer-facing role
- Ability to interact professionally with people of all ages and backgrounds
- A calm yet vigilant attitude under pressure
- Team-player mindset—collaboration is key!
No prior lifeguarding experience required, but you must meet the minimum swim test criteria:
✅ Jump/Dive into deep water ✅ Swim 50m in under 60 seconds (approx. 2 pool lengths) ✅ Swim 100m continuously (front and back) in deep water (8 pool lengths) ✅ Tread water for 30 seconds ✅ Surface dive to the pool floor (water depth no deeper than 2.0m) ✅ Climb out unaided without steps/ladders (depending on pool design)
What You’ll Gain
Key Benefits
✅ Frontline impact – Your presence ensures safe, enjoyable pool activities for the community. ✅ Career progression – Opportunities to advance to senior lifeguarding roles or wider leisure centre leadership. ✅ Supportive team environment – Build connections with a close-knit, helpful team at Leisure Solutions. ✅ Free safeguarding training & DBS checks upon employment.
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Perks & Rewards
🏄 Fully paid NRLC Lifeguard Training (5-day program) 🔄 Free membership at all Leys Leisure Centre locations, plus heavily discounted swim classes and facilities 📚 Excellent development & training through Serco Learning’s in-house Aquatic Training Academy 💼 Potential to move into center management across 55 Leisure Solutions centres
About Leisure Solutions
Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited manages recruitment on behalf of the Leisure Community Trust, delivering high-quality leisure services. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and ensures all employees (and applicants) receive necessary support.
Due to company policy, mandatory DBS checks will be conducted for all successful applicants.
Eligibility & Final Notes
🔗 Preferred browser to apply: Google Chrome
For assistance with applications, contact the Recruiting Team (0345 010 4000) if you need extra time or accommodations.
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