Lifeguard

Company: Bitterne Leisure Centre
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Post Title: Lifeguard

Site Location: BH Live Active, Bitterne Leisure Centre

Geographical Location: Southampton

Salary: up to £26,510 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

BH Live is recruiting for a full‑time NPLQ qualified Lifeguard to join our team at BH Live Active, Bitterne in Southampton.

Bitterne Leisure Centre is a multi‑complex facility offering activities for visitors of all ages and abilities to help improve health and wellbeing.

Swimming lessons and sessions take place regularly across a 25m main pool (complete with a water slide) and a 10m learner pool.

You will:

  • Work poolside and be the main point of contact for our customers.
  • Ensure our customers are kept safe and comply with the centre rules.
  • Erect, dismantle and move equipment.
  • Clean the centre and equipment.
  • Be vigilant and supervise people who are using the pool and centre facilities.

You will need:

  • Your NPLQ qualification
  • Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Clearance
  • Be a confident swimmer
  • Keep calm under pressure and have good initiative
  • The ability to concentrate whilst working poolside
  • Great customer service skills
  • Availability to work hours aligned to the centre’s opening hours, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
  • Willingness to work at other local sites as and when required.

Hours and working conditions

Due to the nature of our business, working hours will include weekends, bank holidays, and evenings.

Safeguarding

BH Live is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including referencing and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

  • Onsite parking
  • Training and development opportunities
  • BH Live Active – Gym membership
  • Health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
  • Colleague discount on food and drink
  • Colleague recognition
  • Birthday / Celebratory day off
  • Loyalty Rewards

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Posted: July 18th, 2026