Lifeguard

The role

The University of Bristol is seeking qualified and motivated Lifeguards to join our team and support the safe operation of our busy indoor swimming pool.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced leisure professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for our community. You will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer experience, while upholding the University’s values and behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising the swimming pool to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all users
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the poolside, changing rooms, and entrance areas
• Providing professional and friendly support at the welcome des
• Contributing to an effective pool rota to ensure consistent and safe operations

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Fully qualified lifeguards (NPLQ or equivalent)
• Customer-focused with a positive, proactive, and problem-solving approach
• Strong team players with excellent communication skills
• Committed to delivering a safe, inclusive, and high-quality experience for all users

These roles are essential in maintaining a safe and effective swimming pool operation.

Please specify in your application which available hours you are applying for.

Vacant Hours:

Full time – 35 hours

• Sunday – 14:00 – 21:00
• Monday – 14:30 – 22:30
• Tuesday 15:00 – 23:00
• Wednesday 15:30 – 22:00
• Thursday 15:00 – 22:30

Shifts over 6 hours receive a 30 min unpaid break

Part time

• Sunday 11:00 – 14:00
• Saturday 12:00 – 16:30

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities include customer supervision, cleaning of changing rooms and other areas, setting up and down sports equipment, and working from the Welcome Desk.

You should apply if

Applicants will need to demonstrate develop both teamwork and hard work in order to deliver a fantastic experience for all our students, staff and community users, whilst adhering to our Health & Safety policies.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full or part time

School/Unit: Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 22nd March.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Caitlin Crawford on Caitlin.Crawford@bristol.ac.uk.

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Available documents

• Job Description - Lifeguard.pdf
• Further Particulars - Sports, Exercise & Health.pdf

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