Leisure Team Leader

Location: Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Salary: £13.46 per hour – Paid Weekly!
Contract: 40-hour Seasonal Contract
Accommodation Available

Ready to Lead a Lifeguard Team?

Are you an experienced team leader with a passion for safety, service, and holiday fun? We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual to lead our lifeguard and leisure team at Mill Rythe Coastal Village. Whether you’re already qualified or need support to get there—we’ll pay for your NPLQ if required!

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live and work in a vibrant coastal resort, lead a dynamic team, and create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Who we are?

At Mill Rythe Coastal Village, we pride ourselves on offering a brilliant Hayling Island holiday experience. Our guests enjoy award-winning blue flag beaches, beautiful scenery, and a sense of inner peace that comes with being close to nature. We're part of Away Resorts, a dynamic and growing company that's shaking up the Great British holiday experience at our award-winning UK resorts. Discover more about us at Away Resorts.

Why Join Us?

We know great people make great holidays. That’s why we offer:

•  Free NPLQ Training – We’ll invest in your qualification if needed.
•  On-site Accommodation – Live where you work and enjoy the coastal lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay – Get paid every week, not every month.
• Team Incentives & Recognition – Your leadership will be celebrated.
• Discounted Meals – Enjoy tasty food on-site with our Holiday Hero Menu.
•  Up to 50% Off Holidays – Explore other Away Resorts locations.
•  Career Progression – We promote from within and support your growth.
•  Wellbeing Support – Access to our Help @ Hand scheme.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Sports & Leisure Team Leader, you’ll:

• Lead and motivate a team of lifeguards and leisure staff.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Oversee pool operations, water testing, and plant room procedures.
• Manage rotas, training, and team development.
• Handle bookings, cashing up, and compliance with health & safety.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience leading a team—ideally in a leisure, hospitality, or lifeguard setting.
• Are confident, calm under pressure, and great with people.
• Are passionate about safety and guest satisfaction.

Bonus points if you have:

• A valid NPLQ (or willingness to train).
• Pool Plant Operator or First Aid at Work certification.
• Experience with COSHH, backwashing, or fire warden duties.

Our Promise to You

Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all! We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. From our investors to our teams, we love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We’ll never accept any form of discrimination, and we’ll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. Afterall, wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? In short, we want to bring your whole self to work!

Want to join our team? Here’s how to apply

Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it’s like to work for Away Resorts check us out at www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers.

Good Luck!