Lifeguard
Dawlish Leisure Centre
Permanent
£13.28 - £13.48 per hour
37 hours per week (see shift pattern attached)
We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and professional team as a Lifeguard.
Duties will include lifeguarding poolside at various times, cleaning tasks and greeting our centre users. You may be an experienced lifeguard or leisure assistant, a recently qualified lifeguard, or someone looking to take their first steps in the leisure industry.
As a customer-facing role, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive experience for everyone who visits our centre. You will have a proactive approach, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work as part of a supportive team.
At Teignbridge, we want both our customers and employees to have the best possible experience, and our Leisure Assistants play a vital role in making this happen.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have an up-to-date Pool Lifeguard and First Aid qualification (or able to complete prior to start date).
- Have excellent observational and communication skills.
- Be able to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
- Be a team player with a proactive attitude.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for all customers.
Previous lifeguarding experience is a plus.
We’re better together.
You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
We can offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free car parking.
- Annual leave and wellbeing package.
- Discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
- Opportunities for career and self-development.
- 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.
It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026 @ midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 consisting of a water-based assessment followed by a formal interview
No agencies please.
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Lifeguard - Dawlish Leisure Centre employer: Teignbridge District Council
Teignbridge District Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a generous benefits package and ample opportunities for professional development, this role as a Hybrid Technical Support & Customer Care Officer allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
Contact Details:
Teignbridge District Council Recruitment Team
