NPLQ and OWL Trainer/Assessor - Canary Wharf

Ready to Teach Lifesaving Skills?

We're seeking an experienced, motivated NPLQ and OWL Trainer / Assessor to join our training team and deliver high-quality lifeguard qualifications and continual professional development. You will deliver National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) courses, assess candidates to awarding body standards, and support ongoing skills development across our sites.

What your day will look like:

Every day you will be shaping confident, competent lifeguards by:

Delivering Excellent Training

• Plan and deliver NPLQ and OWL courses and refresher training in line with awarding body requirements

• Create engaging, learner-focused sessions that combine practical scenarios with clear theory delivery

• Use inclusive teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners

Assessing to Professional Standards

• Conduct formal assessments and record outcomes accurately and promptly

• Provide constructive feedback to candidates and support action planning for improvement

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of assessment criteria and quality assurance processes

Championing Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and model safe working practices and high standards of poolside supervision

• Contribute to the review and development of training materials, scenarios and assessment tools

• Support incident debriefs and integrate lessons learned into future training

What we’re looking for

Your Energy

We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing lifesaving skills and supporting others to succeed:

Your Experience

• Current NPLQ and OWL Trainer / Assessor qualification or equivalent recognised teaching and assessment qualifications

• Proven experience delivering NPLQ, OWL and lifeguard training in pool and opens water environments

• Strong assessment and verification experience with accurate record keeping

• Working knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding and poolside operational procedures

Your Approach

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — able to motivate and give clear feedback

• Confident in scenario planning and realistic practical assessment

• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple courses and candidate records

• Flexible approach to working hours, with the ability to travel between sites

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive training practices

What You’ll Get from Us

• Full training and ongoing support

• Competitive contractual pay with additional performance-based bonuses

• Staff perks including:

• Super discounted membership at all South Downs Leisure sites

• A day off on your birthday

• Cycle to Work scheme

• A supportive and fun team who love what they do

• The chance to make a real impact in your community by working with an award-winning Leisure Trust and more …

Our Values

We put the customer first
We create safe, inclusive, and memorable experiences for all.

Make it happen

We thrive on challenges, chase goals, and always aim higher.

Our people, our success
We grow together, supporting, celebrating, and winning as a team.

We’re Inclusive

· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support your application, just let us know.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are an experienced Trainer / Assessor who wants to develop lifesaving capability and deliver exceptional training, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply today and help us keep our pools safe and our people confident.