Lifeguard pay in Sheffield April 2026

How much do lifeguards in Sheffield get paid?

lifeguards in Sheffield earn

£6.50-10.91 per hour

Based on 19 employee reviews

lifeguard salaries can range between £6.50-10.91 per hour in the Sheffield area. This data is based on quiz results from 19 employees who live in and around Sheffield.

What do top employers pay lifeguards?

Glasgow Life
£13.50-17.03
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RNLI
£12.45-18.69
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Who are the top lifeguard employers?

  1. Glasgow Life
    8.6
  2. RNLI
    7.8
  3. Sandcastle Waterpark
    7.7

Who are the worst lifeguard employers?

  1. Waterworld
    3.8
  2. Park Holidays
    4.1
  3. Butlin's
    4.7

Recent lifeguard Jobs in Sheffield

  1. Lifeguard at Nuffield Health posted 5 days ago
  2. Lifeguard - Casual - Bakewell Swimming Pool at Freedom Leisure posted 8 days ago
  3. Lifeguard at Virgin Active posted 17 days ago
  4. Lifeguard - Casual - Bakewell Swimming Pool at Freedom Leisure posted 10 days ago
  5. Lifeguard - Casual - Arc Leisure Matlock at Freedom Leisure posted 10 days ago
  6. Pool Lifeguard Team Member at Barnsley Premier Leisure posted 19 days ago
See all lifeguard jobs in the Sheffield area

How are people paid?

By the hour 95% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 19 employees

What contracts are people on?

56%
22%
11%
11%

Based on 18 employees

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What do lifeguards do?

Lifeguards have the job of making sure people in a swimming pool, sea or lake stay safe.

Other names for lifeguards are:

  • Swimming pool attendant
  • Beach lifeguard

This type of job might involve:

  • Keeping watch on swimmers and making sure they stay safe
  • Reinforcing pool or beach safety rules
  • Rescuing anyone who gets into danger
  • Giving emergency first aid
  • Making sure the pool chemical levels are correct
  • Making sure everyone is using slides and pool equipment safely
  • Keeping an eye on sea conditions

You may have to work in the evenings, on weekends and bank holidays.

If you want to apply for a lifeguard job, you might need the following:

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