RNLI Lifeguards Northern Ireland

03/09/2026

The RNLI is looking for face-to-face fundraisers to join its team in Portrush in County Antrim and in the Newcastle and Bangor areas of County Down.

Whether it’s working on a RNLI lifeguard patrolled beach, at a lifeboat station or an event from the North Coast to County Down and the Mournes, this paid role helps the lifesaving charity reach thousands of people every year, educating and sharing important water safety messages with visitors. It is also vital in helping the RNLI continue its lifesaving service, encouraging new supporters to sign up and donate.

Acting as an ambassador for the RNLI, face-to-face fundraisers engage in conversations with the public to raise vital funds through regular support and membership.

A role within the RNLI’s face-to-face fundraising team offers flexible working in great locations. Fundraisers receive full, high-quality training and competitive rates of pay, whilst also developing valuable professional and personal skills.

Gill Mcilmoyle, Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager at the RNLI said: ‘Being a face-to-face fundraiser is a rewarding role; it is vital in helping to raise funds to support the RNLI’s lifesaving work and in delivering important water safety advice to those visiting the coast. If you’re friendly, approachable and interested in helping to share safety advice with thousands of people, it could be just the role for you.

‘Face-to- face fundraising jobs are very flexible and offer the chance to work in some stunning coastal locations. I’d encourage anyone, no matter what career you are considering, to take up the challenge and apply for a role today.’

To find out more, visit: RNLI face-to-face fundraising The closing date for applications is Sunday, 13 September.

https://lifesavingjobs.rnli.org/become-a-face-to-face-fundraiser/find-a-job?utm_source=media_press&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=f2frecruitment_south_central&utm_content=national%20press%20release

31/08/2026

❗️PEAK SEASON IS OVER 🫡

We are done for the Summer everyone!!!

We are no longer working 7 days a week 🥲

As say goodbye to our 3 lovely beaches in County Down: Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough.

Alongside 3 beaches up along the North Coast: Downhill, Castlerock and Ballycastle.

We will now only be patrolling September weekends from 10-6 on the following beaches:

Benone
Portstewart
Portrush West
Portrush East
Whiterocks

So to finish off, here are some images of our lovely RNLI lifeguard teams today who have worked so hard this summer as we wish them all the best in their education, careers, travels and whatever else lies ahead!😊

See you in 2027! ❤️💛

Whilst we’re gone,

❗️Always remember…

- Check the weather and tide times before you go.
- If you get caught in a rip current, don’t swim against it – instead, relax and float until you are free from the rip, then swim to safety.
- If you find yourself in danger in the water, relax and float.
- If you see someone else in trouble at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Share this post to help spread our vital water safety advice.

30/08/2026

What a race! 🏁 After a 400m swim 🏊‍♀️ 800m board paddle 🏄‍♂️ and 2.5k run 🏃 our annual Aquathon is complete till next year… training starts now! Who will take the crown next time 🏅

29/08/2026

Why would he say that… 😨

If you are a paddleboarder and are looking to avoid the wrath of Ollie 🤣 Below are some essential Paddleboarding Safety Tips:

•Wear a buoyancy aid: A personal flotation device keeps you afloat if you fall into the water.

•Stay between the black and white flags: Paddleboards should remain within the designated area marked by the black and white checkered flags and not enter the swimming area.

•Carry a phone: Keep a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch on your person to call 999 or 112 for the Coastguard in an emergency.

•Use the correct leash: Attach an ankle leash for flat water, or a quick-release waist leash if you paddle in tidal or flowing water.

•Avoid offshore winds: Offshore winds blow away from the shore and can easily carry you out to sea.

•Check the forecast: Monitor local weather and tide conditions before heading out.

•Know your limits: Stay close to shore and turn back if conditions worsen.

05/08/2026

RNLI brings lifeguarded beach to London as it celebrates 25 years of lifeguarding service 🇬🇧💂🏻

We’re so proud that both Alex and Maria represented our region for this!

The event, held on International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, celebrates 25 years of RNLI lifeguards keeping people safer on beaches across the UK and Channel Islands, while encouraging people in London to follow vital water safety advice during the peak summer season.

Visitors to the event can see lifesaving kit and equipment normally found on busy beaches. The charity’s lifeguards will swap sandy beaches for the bustle of the capital as they descend on the city, bringing with them a beach lifeguard unit, lifeguard vehicle, jet ski, rescue board and all the equipment they need to keep people safe when they are patrolling beaches.

Since the charity’s beach lifeguard service launched in 2001, RNLI lifeguards have saved 2,165 lives, aided more than 459,000 people, responded to over 333,000 incidents and carried out more than 48 million preventative actions.

Peter Dawes, RNLI Lifeguard General Manager, said: ‘We are so excited to bring the beach to London, with our lifeguards swapping sandy beaches for the capital city as we celebrate 25 years of our lifeguard service.

‘It’s so important that people take steps to keep themselves safe when they head to the coast this summer, like visiting a lifeguarded beach and swimming between the red and yellow flags.’

01/08/2026

31/07/2026

Maria Dillon & Alex Ostropyskyy representing us in Kensignton Palace!