Lifeguard
Job description
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Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. W e are on the look out for a passionate Lifeguard to join our team!
With over 180 indoor and outdoor pools at David Lloyd Clubs, our Lifeguards play a vital role in always overseeing the poolside safety as well as being on hand to ensure our members are having a great experience .
You will ensure the pool areas are compliant on all Health and Safety requirements, conducting pool tests in accordance with company guidelines and ensuring that documentation is maintained accurately at all times ."
We create an environment where our teams feel a sense of belonging, an environment where they can thrive, both physically and mentally whilst fulfilling their full potential.
Some of our perks :
- Free Club Membership for you and your family!
- Discount on food and drinks.
- Discounts on Swimming, Tennis Lessons, and Personal Training.
- Opportunities for Career Advancement through internal training and development.
- Wagestream App : Get paid on demand !
- Access to our Benefits Suite .
As a Lifeguard:
- You must hold a n NPLQ qualification to apply for this role.
- Have a passion for all things health and fitness .
- S trong engagement, communication and active listening skills.
- A team player, happy to share knowledge and best practice."
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Place your NPLQ qualification prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Key Qualifications' section, as the advert states it is mandatory to apply.
📊 Quantify your poolside experience: 'Supervised a 25-metre pool serving 200+ daily members, conducting 4 water quality tests per shift with zero compliance failures over 12 months'.
🎯 Highlight any experience with health and safety documentation and pool testing logs, as the advert specifically calls out accurate record-keeping as a core duty.
🤝 Include a line about member-facing experience — the advert emphasises ensuring members have a great experience, so customer service in a leisure or aquatic setting is directly relevant.
🌐 Mention any additional aquatic or first aid certifications (e.g. First Aid at Work, Pool Plant Operator) as David Lloyd is a premium operator and supplementary qualifications will differentiate your application.
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- •Supervised a 25-metre public pool serving approximately 150 daily swimmers, conducting 4 water quality tests per shift and maintaining zero health and safety compliance failures across a 10-month contract.
- •Responded to 3 poolside incidents within a 12-month period, executing NPLQ emergency procedures that resulted in all casualties receiving timely first aid with no escalation to serious injury.
- •Maintained daily pool safety logs and chemical testing records for a dual-pool leisure centre, achieving a clean score on all 4 internal health and safety audits conducted during tenure.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation as Europe's leading premium health and wellness group makes the Lifeguard position at your Hamilton club a compelling next step in my aquatic safety career. I hold the NPLQ qualification and have hands-on experience conducting pool water tests, maintaining compliance documentation, and supervising poolside safety across busy leisure environments — precisely the competencies your advert highlights.
My background in aquatic supervision has equipped me with a disciplined approach to health and safety procedures, including regular chemical testing, accurate record-keeping, and swift emergency response. I understand that at a premium facility like David Lloyd, member experience is as important as safety vigilance, and I take pride in delivering both simultaneously.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What does the NPLQ qualification cover, and how does it prepare you for poolside emergencies at a busy health club?
- ›Walk me through the pool water testing process — what parameters do you test for and how often?
- ›How do you ensure health and safety documentation is maintained accurately across a busy shift?
- ›What steps would you take if you identified a pool chemical reading outside acceptable limits?
- ›Describe the correct procedure for a pool evacuation in a large leisure facility.
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to respond quickly to an emergency or near-miss situation at poolside.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to enforce a safety rule with a member who was resistant — how did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of how you have shared knowledge or best practice with a colleague to improve team safety standards.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a potential hazard before it became an incident — what did you do?
- ›Describe how you have balanced maintaining strict safety vigilance while still delivering a positive experience for members.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to respond quickly to an emergency or near-miss situation at poolside.
Describe how you have balanced maintaining strict safety vigilance while still delivering a positive experience for members.