Sports and Leisure - Lifeguard

At Parkdean Resorts, we\’re looking for attentive, safety‑driven Lifeguards to help create a secure, enjoyable, and memorable leisure environment for our guests. If you\’re passionate about safety, guest service, and being part of a lively team, this role is the perfect fit. As a Lifeguard, you\’ll be a key part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all guests using our swimming pools and surrounding areas. You\’ll maintain vigilant supervision, respond quickly and professionally to incidents, and help keep our leisure facilities clean, safe, and welcoming at all times.

We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively supervise the swimming pool and ancillary areas to ensure guest safety at all times.
• Respond promptly and professionally to any incidents, following emergency action plans.
• Provide first aid and emergency response whenever required, in line with training.
• Carry out routine water quality and chemical testing, record results, and take corrective action where needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety across pool and leisure areas.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service and act as a positive ambassador for the park.
• Undertake ongoing training in health & safety, lifesaving skills, customer care, and pool plant operations.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays, with flexibility.
• Approach guests with a positive, calm, and proactive attitude.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid NPLQ Lifeguard qualification – or a strong swimmer willing to gain it through training.
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced environment with responsibility for guest welfare.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
• A customer‑focused approach with a strong commitment to guest safety and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor, Pool Plant Operations, or First Aid at Work qualifications.

Benefits

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – training support is provided.
• An Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family on holiday bookings.
• A 30% team member discount on food, drink, and leisure activities.
• Additional partner discounts on meal kits, local gyms, and other brands.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously; background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.