Lifeguard
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the Role
Would you like to join the largest Health and fitness operator in Europe with a passionate team who have the will to win?
With over 180 indoor and outdoor pools at David Lloyd Clubs, our Lifeguards play a really important role in always overseeing the poolside safety as well as being on hand to ensure our members are having a great experience.
So, what do you get from us?
As part of our swim team, you will enjoy a great range of benefits including:
- Free Club Membership* for you and your family
- Discounts on our products such as Swimming / Tennis Lessons and Personal Training.
- Unlimited 50% discount on food and drinks
- Opportunity for advancement and career progression
- Learning and Development Opportunities.
- Wagestream App allowing you to be paid on demand
- Benefits Suite
What qualifications, skills and experience do I need?
- NPLQ Qualification is essential
• Have strong engagement, good communication and active listening skills.
• Be a great team player and happy to share knowledge and best practice.
Up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you!
You bring the passion. We bring the purpose. We’re more than a Club. We’re a community. Be a part of it.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lifeguard roles across David Lloyd Clubs's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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