Posted September 21, 2026 · Closes September 21, 2027
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Job Description
Nuffield Health is a leading UK healthcare and wellbeing organisation providing fitness, healthcare, and wellbeing services across the country. Its Fitness & Wellbeing centres are designed to provide members with safe, welcoming, and professional environments.
Nuffield Health is looking for a Lifeguard (Bank) to support the safe operation of its wet-side facilities at the Covent Garden Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. The role is focused on maintaining pool safety while providing friendly and professional support to members and visitors.
Role Overview
As a Lifeguard (Bank) at Nuffield Health, the successful candidate will help ensure members remain safe and comfortable while using the swimming pool, spa, sauna, and steam room facilities.
The role is offered on a bank basis, meaning there are no fixed weekly contracted hours. Instead, shifts are arranged on an ad-hoc basis according to the needs of Nuffield Health and the candidate’s availability.
This position is ideal for an enthusiastic, alert, and customer-focused individual who holds the required lifeguard qualification and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety and customer care.
Key Responsibilities as Lifeguard
- Monitor members and visitors using Nuffield Health’s wet-side facilities
- Help maintain safety across the swimming pool, spa, sauna, and steam room
- Remain attentive and alert throughout every shift
- Respond quickly and appropriately to safety incidents and emergencies
- Ensure Nuffield Health Pool Safety Guidelines are followed at all times
- Welcome and support members while they use the facilities
- Create a friendly, relaxed, professional, and safe environment
- Maintain a strong focus on customer care and member satisfaction
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the Fitness & Wellbeing Centre
- Keep lifeguarding knowledge and training records up to date
Shift Pattern & Pay
- Company: Nuffield Health
- Job Title: Lifeguard (Bank)
- Location: Covent Garden Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, London
- Contract: Bank
- Working Pattern: Part-time / ad-hoc
- Hours: No fixed weekly hours; shifts arranged according to business needs and availability
- Pay: £13.35 per hour
- Reference: JR0101840
Start a Career With Nuffield Health
Joining Nuffield Health as a Lifeguard (Bank) provides an opportunity to work in a professional Fitness & Wellbeing environment while helping members stay safe and supported. The role combines pool safety, emergency awareness, customer service, and teamwork.
The bank arrangement can provide flexibility for individuals who want to work according to their availability while contributing to the safe and welcoming environment maintained by Nuffield Health.
Apply Now to become a Lifeguard (Bank) with Nuffield Health and help keep members safe while supporting an excellent experience across the Covent Garden Fitness & Wellbeing Centre.
Requirements
- A current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent Ability to provide ongoing lifeguard training records Strong awareness of pool and wet-side safety procedures Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods Positive and enthusiastic approach to work Strong customer service and communication skills Willingness to learn and develop new skills Reliable and flexible approach to bank-shift working Ability to work effectively as part of a team Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
Benefits
- Annual leave in line with the Working Time Directive Pension Scheme Discounted Nuffield Health gym membership at £35 per month Free Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan, subject to eligibility Financial wellbeing support, including savings and access-to-pay options Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted Online GP access Occupational Health support Free Physiotherapy Triage Services Discounted virtual and face-to-face physiotherapy treatment Season Ticket Loan Access to free gym membership and discounted family memberships, where applicable
You will be taken to the employer's own website to complete your application.
