Lifeguard

  • Job Reference: 00000048-1
  • Date Posted: 17 February 2026
  • Recruiter: The Grove
  • Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Salary: £13.52 Per Hour
  • Job Role: Lifeguard/Pool Attendant
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Duration: April-September 2026

Job Description

Opportunity to join our World-class team at The Grove

Are you a dedicated and professional lifeguard looking to work in a premium setting? Our 5-star outdoor pool area is going through a huge refurbishment and is the perfect place for you to showcase your skills and be part of a world-class team.

  • 5-star outdoor pool area
  • Stunning beach vibes
  • Luxury cabanas and seating areas for our guests

Now we need you to help us bring this vision to life as a lifeguard in this brand-new, high-end setting!

In order to be considered for the role we will carry out a competency test where you must be able to demonstrate the following

  • Jump/dive into our deepest depth  
  • Swim length of the Walled Garden pool in no more than 60 seconds
  • Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
  • Must be NPLQ qualified for at least 6 months
  • Will be DBS checked

We are offering fixed term contracts Mid-March - September which are either 16 hours (2 days), 24 hours (3 days), 32 hours (4 days) and 40 hour (5 days) per week contracts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:
National Pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent
Previous Lifeguard Pool experience
Clear conversational and written English Language
A flexible attitude
Ability to follow specific instructions

Desirable:
First Aid at Work (full 4 day course)

About Us

The Grove is a spectacular 5* venue and resort, offering our customers a slice of tranquillity and calm, away from the stresses of everyday life.

Across our 300-acre estate we offer fine dining, a range of outdoor activities (including our famed Golf course) and an indulgent award-winning spa and health club. Being family owned means that both our guests and our employees are treated as individuals and not one of the crowd.

Why join us?

Alongside the personable touches that come with working for a family run business, we also offer a range of benefits that are designed to enable you to feel valued and appreciated as an important member of our team:

The chance to make use of the on-site award-winning facilities such as the spa, golf course and gym.

The Company

Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five-star retreat. Lovingly restored, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon is situated just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award-winning spa, championship golf course and mouth-watering restaurants.