Overview
Lifeguard – Newton Abbot Leisure Centre
Permanent
£12.85 – £13.05 per hour (subject to 26/27 pay review)
Hours
- Up to 34 hours per week. Shifts: Monday 13:30 – 19:00; Tuesday 13:00 – 19:00 and 14:00 – 22:15; Saturday 13:30 – 19:15; Sunday 10:30 – 15:30 and 15:30 – 20:15
Please specify what days and hours you are looking to be contracted for in the supporting statement of the application form.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for customers, monitor areas used by the public and prepare facilities in accordance with cleaning specification, the daily rota, and management instruction.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Pay attention to details.
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.
Equality and inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of 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.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free car parking.
- Annual leave and wellbeing package.
- Discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 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 14 June 2026 @ midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
No agencies please.
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