Become a Lifeguard

We have the exciting opportunity to offer 3 full time Lifeguard positions (18+) at our centres

Following interviews the successful applicants who do not hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification must be available to attend the NPLQ Course from 28th of October to 1st November at Cygnet Leisure Centre. Successful applicants will also be required to do a Swim Test (see pre-requisites below) and must pass their qualification prior to being offered a position at GCLL

Course Prerequisites – (All candidates MUST meet the following criteria before starting the course)

Be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment

Jump / dive into deep water

Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds

Swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back

In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds

Surface dive to the floor of the pool (deepest part of the pool)

Climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder / steps where the pool design permits

Closing date for applications 15th September

Interviews will be held on the 25th September

Application forms can be found here