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 'Certifications' section — the advert states it is mandatory to apply.
📊 Quantify your poolside experience: e.g. 'Supervised a 25-metre pool with up to 80 bathers per session, conducting hourly water quality tests across 5-day rota'.
🎯 Reference Health and Safety compliance directly — mention specific H&S frameworks or pool testing procedures you have followed to mirror the advert's language.
🌐 Highlight any additional aquatic or first aid certifications (e.g. RLSS, First Aid at Work) as David Lloyd operates 180+ pools and values breadth of safety knowledge.
🤝 Include a brief example of member engagement or customer service in a leisure or fitness setting, as the role explicitly requires ensuring members have a great experience.
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- •Supervised a 25-metre public pool accommodating up to 75 bathers per session, conducting hourly water quality tests and maintaining zero H&S non-compliance incidents across a 12-month period.
- •Completed NPLQ recertification and delivered poolside safety briefings to 4 junior team members, reducing documentation errors by 30% within 8 weeks.
- •Responded to 3 poolside emergency incidents in one season, executing emergency action plans that resulted in all casualties receiving timely first aid with no escalation to serious injury.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation for premium aquatic facilities across 180+ pools is precisely why the Lifeguard position at your Newbury club appeals to me. I hold a current NPLQ qualification and have hands-on experience conducting pool water tests, maintaining accurate H&S documentation, and supervising bathers to the highest safety standards.
My background in leisure and aquatic environments has equipped me with the vigilance and communication skills this role demands. I am comfortable enforcing poolside safety protocols whilst ensuring every member interaction is positive — balancing compliance with a welcoming atmosphere that reflects David Lloyd's member-first ethos.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What steps do you take when conducting a pool water test, and what parameters do you check?
- ›How do you ensure poolside documentation is maintained accurately across a shift?
- ›Walk me through the emergency action plan you would follow if a bather became unresponsive in the water.
- ›What Health and Safety regulations are most relevant to managing a public swimming pool environment?
- ›How do you identify and mitigate hazards around a pool deck before opening to members?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to respond quickly to an incident or near-miss at a pool — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Tell me about a situation where you had to communicate a safety rule to a member who was resistant — how did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of when you shared knowledge or best practice with a colleague to improve team safety standards.
- ›Describe a time you identified a compliance issue during a routine check — what action did you take?
- ›Tell me about a time you balanced keeping the pool area safe while also ensuring members had a positive experience.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to respond quickly to an incident or near-miss at a pool — what did you do and what was the outcome?
Tell me about a situation where you had to communicate a safety rule to a member who was resistant — how did you handle it?