Lifeguard Neilson

Become a swim coach or lifeguard at a luxury beach resort!

Fancy spending your summer teaching swimming and keeping guests safe at stunning Mediterranean beach clubs? This is your chance to combine your passion for water sports with an unforgettable seasonal adventure. Dive into summer 2026! 🏊‍♂️☀️

Salary
€650 - €700
Location
Croatia, Greece and Italy
Accommodation
Available
Category
Sport and fitness
Language
English
Season
Spring, Summer and Autumn
Availability
Min. 3 months
April through September

Job description

JOB DETAILS:
Your primary focus as a qualified Swim Coach, will be to deliver an extensive range of swimming pool and open water-based lessons to guests of all ages and varying swimming abilities. 

You will go above and beyond to ensure that your lessons are always fun, engaging and a memorable holiday highlight.  

While you are not teaching and as required by your line manager, you will also support the Lifeguard Team, taking responsibility for the safety and welfare of anyone using our pool facilities. You will also support the Children's Club Team while the kids are in and around our pools. 

While supporting the Lifeguard Team around the pools, you must always remain alert and professional to monitor all pool area activities constantly. You will ensure that anyone using the pool follows the set rules and regulations, cautioning any swimmers against unsafe practices and deterring those causing a safety hazard to others.  

In an emergency, you will jump to the rescue of anyone in danger. You must remain calm, manage the situation confidently and correctly administer any necessary First Aid.  

You will interact well and deliver excellent customer service; however, the primary purpose of this role is to maintain a safe environment around the pool, foresee any dangers and prevent accidents. 

Working for Neilson is more than a job; it's a lifestyle. Spend the summer season based in one of our beautiful beach club resorts, where it's all about sharing your passion for the activities you love. You'll be working hard, but the work is fun, and there's always plenty of time to play. 

We're looking for friendly, energetic, and approachable people who can build rapport with ease. Individuals who can instil confidence that every element of a Neilson holiday is delivered by a team who cares. 

What you bring

  • Relevant certificates
  • Previous experience of working as a lifeguard is beneficial.
  • Previous experience of working as a Swim Coach
  • RYA powerboat level 2 is desirable.
  • High level of personal fitness and swimming ability.
  • Previous customer service experience is beneficial.
  • An understanding that covers the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
  • Able to work using own initiative.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • A dynamic and flexible approach to adapting to weather conditions.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Flexible to work all the required hours to complete the job well.
  • The ability to confidently hold a conversation and instruct in English.

What you do

  • Deliver exceptional swim coaching sessions to our guests.
  • Manage and deliver open water swim sessions.
  • The ability to react quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergencies.
  • Ensure the highest level of health and safety standards are followed.
  • Develop positive working relationships with all departments.
  • To maintain excellent customer service.
  • Create a pool environment that is always safe for both staff and guests.
  • Quickly report any maintenance and repair issues.
  • Ensure the security of all Neilson pool equipment.
  • Ensure that the appearance of the pool area always meets guest expectations.
  • Liaise regularly with your line Manager to order any required spares and equipment.
  • Ensuring a smooth daily set-up and pack-down.
  • Proactively assisting all guests using the equipment around the pool.
  • Work in line with your centre-specific operating procedures.
  • Monitor all aspects of the pool operation for risk and update your line Manager as required.
  • Promote and assist in delivering our ‘learn to swim’ group sessions and private swimming lessons.
  • Assist the Fitness Instructors with any pool-based classes as required.
  • Coordinate with all departments to support hosting social events and deliver briefings.
  • Be prepared to move between resorts if required by the operational needs of the business.
  • Willing to help out and cover in other departments as required but the business.
  • Airport transfers: As the first point of guest contact, you will ensure that your team is confident in consistently delivering excellent, personable, informative, and efficient airport transfers to and from the resort.
  • To assist with coordinating the set-up of the beach and hotel at the start of the season and the pack down of the resort at the end of the season.

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What you get

  • Staff accommodation provided on a shared basis - No bills to stress about
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on duty
  • Travel to and from the resort, within Europe (subject to our staff travel policy)
  • Visa & permits if applicable (UK Passport holders)
  • Full training, including E-learning packages
  • Opportunities for progression via our jump up/Jump higher programmes
  • Uniform specific to your job role
  • One day off per week + accrued holidays
  • Mate's rates & family holiday discounts
  • Emergency medical & dental insurance
  • Opportunities to obtain additional qualifications via the Neilson Academy
  • Feel free to use the resort equipment in your spare time
  • 24/7 access to emergency assistance support – Independent mental health support service

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