Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Industry sector
Travel, Leisure, Tourism
Job type
Contract | Part Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/10/2025
Closing date
13/11/2025
Casual Lifeguard
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £16.04 per hour
Vacancy Type: Zero hours contract
Closing Date: 4th November at midday
The Perse School is one of the country's leading independent day schools and registered charity educating over 1720 girls and boys aged 3 - 18. They are a very successful and special school which is both innovative and traditional, ambitious and caring, industrious and fun.
The Role
The Casual Lifeguard will work as part of a team in supervising, controlling and ensuring the safety and comfort of customers at all times in the Sports Centre, but in particular focus with the swimming pool environment and to provide the highest standards of customer service to all users of the Sports Centre.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out lifeguard duties to ensure the safety, welfare, supervision and controlling of all bathers or users of the swimming pool.
* Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Sports Centre in accordance with cleaning schedules and standards.
* Must hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and attend regular onsite training and any other mandatory training or meeting as required.
* Ensure the correct behaviour and use of the pool by all users, in accordance with the pool's rules and safety regulations.
* Ensure the Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) are followed and comply with and implement the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
* Adhere to the Sports Centre's policies and procedures.
* Ensure customers experience a high level of professional standards, contributing to the promotion of a positive image of the Sports Centre and the School.
* Assist in facility and activity changeovers and be familiar with appropriate equipment and procedures, and ensure the safe handling, transport and maintenance of centre equipment.
* Carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of services offered at all times.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
* Current and valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
* Must be a strong swimmer
Desirable
* Pool Plant Operators Licence
* First Aid at Work certificate
* Lifeguard trainer / assessor qualification
* Swimming teacher qualification
* Experience working in a leisure environment
* Experience of working within a customer service environment
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The School recognises that an important element in safeguarding their pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.