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Trainee Lifeguard
Location Leys, Ferry, Barton and Hinksey Leisure Centres
Working Hours Full-time and part-time hours available to cover a mixture of early and late shifts including weekends.
Salary £14.06 per hour + excellent benefits
At Serco, we're pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Leisure Solutions Community Trust.
About Leisure Solutions Community Trust
Leisure Solutions Community Trust encourages active, healthy lifestyles across the local community. They provide affordable access to sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, welcoming, and friendly space, aiming to support healthier and happier lives for everyone.
Trainee Lifeguard Role
They are now looking for Trainee Lifeguards to join their team and help create a positive difference every day.
Required Commitment
- Full attendance is mandatory for the Lifeguard Course held at Leys Leisure Centre from Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August (9 am – 6 pm).
What You Will Do
You will be an important part of the operations at Leisure Centres, ensuring pool safety while guests enjoy their visit.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Providing excellent customer service to all ages and backgrounds.
- Supervising pool activities and maintaining high safety standards.
- Keeping pool areas clean and properly managing pool equipment.
- Responding to emergencies—saving lives when necessary.
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As a lifeguard, you'll need:
- Safety consciousness and vigilance under pressure.
- No prior lifeguard experience required—just a strong desire to join the role and meet the minimum swim test criteria.
Swim Test Requirements (Minimum)
To qualify for the course, you must be able to complete the following:
- Jump/dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 metres in under 60 seconds (2 pool lengths).
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water (8 pool lengths).
- Tread water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the pool floor (ideally no deeper than 2.0m).
- Climb out unaided without ladder/steps (if pool design permits).
If you meet these criteria, apply today!
Why Join Us?
Impact Matters
- Swimming pools are beating hearts of our centres; lifeguards are essential to keeping them functioning.
- You save lives and ensure a safe experience for all visitors.
Progression & Support
- Integral role in running leisure centres, with opportunities for career growth (senior lifeguard or management roles across 55 facilities).
- Close-knit, supportive team fosters career progression.
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What We Offer
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Free Membership | Access to the Centre (and discounted pool/facility use) |
| Training | Free safeguarding training & DBS checks |
| Development | In-house Aquatic Training Academy for future skill progression |
| General Benefits | Access to Trust & Serco Leisure Employee Benefits (including discounts on classes/facilities) |
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See our Trust & Serco Leisure Employee Benefits for full details.
Serco manages the recruitment process on behalf of the Trust. The Trust upholds equal opportunities; for further guidance, contact the Recruitment Team at 0345 010 4000 if additional support is needed. Google Chrome is preferred when applying on the [Serco careers website](insert link).
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