- Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using
Lifeguard | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Lifeguards look after swimming areas, help swimmers to stay safe and carry out rescues in emergencies.
Lifeguards typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Lifeguard you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 27,780 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Lifeguard
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31,290 GBP
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26,219 GBP
Average salary for part-time Lifeguard
Average salary for full-time Lifeguard
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13,627 GBP
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13,826 GBP
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12,517 GBP
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27,780 GBP
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26,219 GBP
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31,290 GBP
Salary over time for Lifeguard
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26,587 GBP
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26,679 GBP
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26,228 GBP
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26,478 GBP
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26,642 GBP
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27,532 GBP
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27,780 GBP
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28,409 GBP
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27,031 GBP
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Future outlook for Lifeguards
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Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Lifeguard and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Lifeguard interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
