Flexible Lifeguard

About the role

GLL is seeking enthusiastic Lifeguards to join the team at Newcastle City Baths. This role offers a blend of poolside supervision, customer interaction, and support for the wider leisure centre environment. It is a chance to develop a career in a community‑focused, staff‑owned organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Rotate between pool areas on a regular schedule
• Supervise swimmers and ensure safety in the pool
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool area and surrounding facilities
• Set up and check pool equipment
• Provide first‑class customer service and handle queries
• Assist with preparing studios, gyms and sports halls for activities
• Support general cleaning and upkeep of the centre

Required profile

• Can‑do attitude and strong customer‑service focus
• Calm under pressure and highly responsible
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety practices
• Ideally holds a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or is willing to complete training and pass a swim test

Required skills

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

What we offer

• Flexible working hours negotiated to service needs
• Living Wage rate of £13.45 per hour
• Uniform supplied and required
• Career development with learning and development support
• Staff‑owned society with opportunity to join and share in the business
• Pension scheme, health assurance and counselling services
• Ride‑to‑work bicycle purchase scheme
• Free annual eye tests and discounted leisure centre membership for you and a partner