Lifeguard

We are looking for a vigilant and responsible Lifeguard to join our team at one of Darwin Escapes' beautiful holiday destinations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about safety, enjoys working in a guest-focused environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for all visitors. As a Lifeguard, you will play a key role in supervising the pool area, responding to incidents and ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed at all times. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is attentive, calm under pressure and confident in enforcing safety rules while maintaining a friendly and approachable manner.,

• Supervise the swimming pool and surrounding areas to ensure guest safety at all times
• Respond quickly and effectively to any incidents or emergencies
• Enforce pool rules and safety procedures in a professional and friendly manner
• Carry out regular safety checks of the pool and equipment
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in the pool area
• Assist with pool testing and ensure water quality standards are met
• Provide first aid where required
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist guests with any queries
• Work closely with the leisure team to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment
  
  A valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent is essential
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergency situations
• A positive attitude and strong team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach
• A commitment to delivering a safe and enjoyable guest experience
  
  This is a fixed term, full-time position working variable days, including weekends and bank holidays.
About the Park: Our holiday park at Sandymouth Holiday Resort offers a relaxing and welcoming environment, with high-quality accommodation and a strong focus on guest experience. The on-site leisure facilities, including the swimming pool, are a key part of the guest offering and are maintained to the highest standards. With a supportive team and a strong emphasis on safety and service, this is a great place to develop your career within a growing business., This is a fixed term role and will require flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with business needs.Darwin Escapes At Darwin Escapes we operate a collection of unique holiday destinations across the United Kingdom, offering beautiful locations, quality accommodation and exceptional guest experiences. Our resorts range from countryside lodge retreats to coastal escapes, each delivering high standards of hospitality, leisure facilities and service for our holiday guests and holiday home owners. Whether working in food and beverage, housekeeping, grounds, maintenance, entertainment or management, our teams play an important role in creating welcoming environments and memorable experiences for every guest who visits our resorts. A Darwin Escape is all about creating the perfect destination for our guests to relax, explore and make lasting memories. Whether guests are looking to unwind in peaceful countryside surroundings or enjoy a fun-filled break with family and friends, our resorts offer a variety of experiences designed to suit every type of holiday. Across our resorts, we offer a range of accommodation, from luxury lodges with private hot tubs to spacious caravans and unique stays such as treehouses. Each location has its own character, facilities and atmosphere, but all share the same focus on delivering high standards of hospitality and memorable guest experiences. Our beautifully maintained resorts feature excellent on-site facilities and welcoming environments where guests can relax, recharge or enjoy adventure and exploration in some of the UK's most desirable locations. Behind every great Darwin Escape is a dedicated team. Our colleagues play a vital role in ensuring every guest enjoys their stay, helping to create the friendly atmosphere and outstanding service that our resorts are known for. At Darwin Escapes we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work together to create welcoming environments and memorable experiences for our guests across our resorts throughout the United Kingdom. Each of our destinations has its own personality, from luxurious lodge retreats to family-focused resorts and peaceful countryside locations. While every resort is unique, all of our teams share the same commitment to delivering outstanding service and creating great experiences for our guests and holiday home owners. We are proud to offer a friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills and grow their careers. Whether you are starting your first role in hospitality or progressing into management, Darwin Escapes provides opportunities for development, training and career progression across our growing collection of resorts. Wherever you join us, you will become part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork and pride in delivering exceptional service.Our benefits At Darwin Escapes, we believe in supporting our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits, training opportunities and perks across our resorts.Vacation, Paid time off, Competitive salaryDiscount on meals purchasedDiscount on spa treatments or products