Volunteer Lifeguards: Chichester - Southsea

Overview

Whether you are a newly qualified lifeguard looking to gain some practical experience, or an experienced lifeguard wanting to give back in your free time, we have opportunities for Volunteer Lifeguards to patrol alongside our employed teams. You\’ll help provide a professional, lifesaving service on beaches across the UK and Channel Islands.

Responsibilities

• Patrol beaches alongside the RNLI Lifeguard teams to provide a professional, lifesaving service.
• Support safety briefings and provide lifeguarding advice as part of the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Passionate about lifesaving and helping others stay safe.
• A team player who is approachable, professional, and proactive.
• Physically fit and able to meet the required competency standards.
• Qualified with a valid ILS-recognised beach lifeguard award (or overseas equivalent).
• Able to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)/police check, and meet health and eyesight requirements.
• Must be at least 16 years old and of school leaving age. Some areas may have fewer posts for under 18s due to safeguarding requirements.
• Non-EU residents will need documentation from the UK Border Agency confirming their right to volunteer in the UK.
• Although flexible in terms of hours, a minimum contribution of 80 hours across the season is recommended to gain the full experience.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check.

About RNLI Lifeguards

Join the RNLI Lifeguard team and help save lives at sea as we mark a quarter of a century of RNLI Lifeguarding in 2026. From initial patrols in 2001 to operating across 250 beaches around the UK and Channel Islands today, we have saved more than 2000 lives since the service began, and we provide safety advice on the shore, in schools and online. Be part of something bigger in 2026 as we celebrate 25 years of RNLI Lifeguards. The RNLI has been operating a lifeguard service since 2001 and remains an essential part of our commitment to saving lives at sea. In 2026, our teams will patrol over 250 beaches, with a mix of busy resorts and semi-rural surfing spots, each presenting unique challenges and duties. Volunteering with the RNLI is about teamwork, learning, and making a real difference in your community. If you\’re ready to gain practical experience, grow your skills, and be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you.