The University of Bristol is looking for qualified lifeguards, to oversee our busy indoor pool.
Applicants will be experienced leisure professions who will play a key role in creating a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and uphold the Universities values and behaviours. Roles include swimming pool supervision, cleaning of pool area, changing rooms and entrance, and covering on the welcome desk when not lifeguarding. Applicants will be customer focused, have a positive and problem solving attitude at all times and demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.
These positions will complete the swimming pool rota ensuring a safe and effective swimming pool operation. Please mention in your application which of the roles you are looking to apply for.
Post 1 35 hours a week
Sunday 7:45 - 15:30 - (7.25)
Monday 5:45 - 14:45 - (8.5)
Tuesday 5:45 - 12:45 (6.5)
Wednesday 5:45 - 12:30 (6.25)
Thursday 6:15 - 13:15 (6.5)
Post 2 35 hours a week
Sunday 15:00 - 22:00
Monday 14:00 - 22:30
Tuesday 15:00 - 22:30
Wednesday 14:45 - 21:45
Thursday 15:30 - 23:00
Post 2 4 hours a week
Monday 16:00 - 20:00
Roles include Customer supervision, Cleaning of Changing rooms and other areas, setting up and down sports equipment, and working from the Welcome Desk.
Applicants will need to demonstrate develop both teamwork and hard work in order to deliver a fantastic experience for all our students, staff and community users whilst adhering to our Health & Safety policies.
For informal queries please contact:
Caitlin Crawford
Caitlin.Crawford@bristol.ac.uk
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday 12th March 2026
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
- SUPP109590 - Lifeguard - JD .pdf
- Further Particulars - Sports, Exercise & Health.pdf
