Leisure Attendant & Lifeguard Archives - Trafford Leisure

Qualified Lifeguard

Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Lifeguard to join the team.

Location: Stretford Sports Village

Hours: Full Time – 36.25 hours

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.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will be responsible for:

  • 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 centre’s hygiene and cleanliness standards.

The ideal Lifeguard will have:

  • An RLSS 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 work, mornings and evenings.

What can you expect from us?

Our business is led by a small, passionate, and professional team. Despite its size and number of locations, Trafford Leisure maintains a fantastic family feel as we work together to support and lead our dedicated teams. As one of its strongest assets, we focus our attention on the people we employ, by providing training and continual development, only through this can we achieve the high levels of service and provision to our customers.

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, raising 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 per 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 Assistant Programme which as an employee could claim back up to £1150 per year of healthcare costs
  • Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
  • Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

How to Apply: Please click below to complete our application form and attach your CV. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date for applications is 22nd July 2025.

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.

Lifeguard

Trafford Leisure is recruiting Leisure Attendants / Lifeguards to join our team at move Altrincham.

  • Pay: £12.75 per hour
  • Location: move Altrincham
  • Hours: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
  • Job Type: Permanent

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.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the safety of our swimming customers by providing lifeguard support
  • Meeting and greeting customers, checking them into the centre for activities
  • Preparing activity areas and equipment to meet the day’s programme needs
  • Maintaining the centre’s hygiene and cleanliness standards

The ideal Lifeguard will have:

  • An RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification or a commitment to obtaining one before starting.
  • A commitment to our values of Making a Difference, Being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity, and bringing Energy and Empathy to everything you do.

Working Pattern
Our lifeguards work on a rota basis over a two- to three-week cycle. This includes a mix of early and late shifts, with start times from 6:00 am and finish times up to 10:15 pm. Staff work one weekend in every three and receive two guaranteed days off per week. We are committed to supporting work-life balance through predictable and fair scheduling.

What We Offer:

  • A structured and supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 32 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 38 days after five years of service
  • Access to a pension scheme and company sick pay
  • 24/7 access to a GP and confidential counselling services
  • Free fitness membership (valued up to £450 per year)
  • Heavily discounted fitness memberships for up to five family members or friends (saving up to £300 per person annually)
  • Access to a wide range of employee perks and discounts

How to Apply:

To apply, please click below to fill out an application form and send your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

Closing Date for application is 14th July 2025

We are looking for the successful candidate to begin with us in August on a full-time permanent basis. 

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.

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