Full-Time Lifeguard

Organisation: Trafford Leisure
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Location: Stretford
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 26 January 2026
Job Description: Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Full-Time Lifeguard to join the team.

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

Hours: Full-Time – 36.25 hours – please note 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.

About The Role:

Your responsibilities as a Lifeguard will include:

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.
As a Lifeguard, you will have:

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.
Hours:

This position works out at 36.25 hours averaged over 3 weeks on a rolling rota. The shifts will require some weekend , morning and evening work.

What can you expect from us?

As well as training and development as a Trafford Leisure employee you will be rewarded with;

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 & 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
How to Apply: Please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date for applications is 26th 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.
How to apply: Please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.