Lifeguard

Overview

Trafford Leisure is looking for a Full-Time Lifeguard to join the team.

Location: Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre, Great Stone Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0ZS

Hours: Full-Time – 36.25 hours averaged over 3 weeks on a rolling rota. Shifts will require some weekend, morning and evening work. You must be able to commit to full-time hours.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Why Join Us? Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

• Ensure the safety of our swimming customers by providing lifeguard support.
• Meet and greet customers, checking them into the centre for activities.
• Prepare activity areas and equipment to meet the day’s programme needs.
• Maintain the hygiene and cleanliness standards of the centre.

• An in-date RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• A commitment to our values of Making a Difference, Being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity, and bringing Energy and Empathy to everything you do.

• A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
• Pension scheme 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years’ service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complimentary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your family and friends saving each person up to £300 a year
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
• Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

Please click MORE INFORMATION to complete an application form and attach your CV. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process,  to suppor We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2026

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.