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 — 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 6 water quality tests per shift'.
🎯 Include a line on health and safety documentation — the advert specifically calls out accurate record-keeping and pool tests in line with company guidelines.
🤝 Highlight any experience working in a premium leisure or fitness environment, as David Lloyd is a premium brand and member experience is explicitly mentioned.
🌐 Mention any additional aquatics or fitness qualifications (e.g. first aid, swim teaching) to align with the advert's reference to career advancement through internal training.
Suggested CV bullets
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Maintained NPLQ-compliant poolside supervision across a 25-metre indoor pool serving up to 80 bathers per session, with zero safety incidents recorded over 12 months.
- •Conducted 6 pool water quality tests per shift in line with H&S guidelines, logging all results accurately and escalating 3 out-of-range readings to management within 10 minutes each time.
- •Delivered poolside safety briefings to 15 junior staff members during induction, reducing documentation errors by 30% within the first month.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
David Lloyd Clubs' reputation as Europe's leading premium health and wellness group makes the Lifeguard position in Swindon a compelling next step in my aquatics career. I hold a current NPLQ qualification and have hands-on experience conducting pool water quality tests, maintaining accurate H&S documentation, and delivering safe, compliant poolside supervision across busy public sessions.
My background in aquatics supervision has equipped me with the ability to perform thorough pool scans, respond swiftly to emergencies, and communicate safety requirements clearly to both colleagues and members. I have consistently maintained accurate shift records and ensured pool areas meet all regulatory standards, working across pools accommodating up to 80 bathers per session.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What parameters do you test for in pool water and what are the acceptable ranges for pH and free chlorine?
- ›Walk me through the steps you would take if you identified a pool water test result outside of safe limits.
- ›How do you conduct a poolside scan and what technique do you use to ensure full coverage of the pool?
- ›What documentation do you maintain on a typical shift and how do you ensure accuracy?
- ›Describe the emergency action plan you would follow if you spotted a submerged casualty.
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety hazard at a pool and how you dealt with it.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to communicate a safety concern clearly and quickly to a colleague or member.
- ›Give an example of when you had to remain calm and focused under pressure in a poolside environment.
- ›Tell me about a time you shared knowledge or best practice with a teammate to improve safety or service.
- ›Describe a time when you went above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for a member or customer.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you identified a safety hazard at a pool and how you dealt with it.
Give an example of when you had to remain calm and focused under pressure in a poolside environment.