Lifeguard

Cameron House; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel resort situated on Loch Lomond is seeking a Lifeguard. The role involves ensuring pool safety, responding to emergencies, and supporting pool activities. Ideal candidates will hold relevant Lifeguard qualifications and First Aid certifications. This position offers competitive perks including free meals, enhanced holidays, and leisure club membership discounts, while being just 40 minutes from Glasgow. Join our dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Free Leisure Club Membership

Employee care service

On-site discounts

Free parking

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• STA or NLPQ Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent.
• Current First Aid At Work certificate is an advantage.
• Aqua Aerobics certificate or Gym Level 2/3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pool cleanliness and safety.
• Supervise pool and enforce safety rules.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Lifeguard Qualification

First Aid

Approachable Personality

Attention to Detail

Education

STA or NLPQ Lifeguard Qualification

First Aid At Work Certificate

Aqua Aerobics Certificate or Gym Level 2/3

Tools

Water Testing Equipment

Job description

Lifeguard

ABOUT US:

Situated on the shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland's breathtaking jewel, Cameron House is a magnificent 5-star resort. Uniquely positioned where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, this 17th-century baronial estate is rich in character and history. Cameron House offers an award-winning Spa with a rooftop infinity pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an extensive selection of resort activities, and a choice of five restaurants and bars to cater to every taste.

Our 208 bedrooms are an exquisite blend of traditional and contemporary, or guests can opt for a home from home in one of our 115 self-catering lodges or luxurious Mansion House suites.

The iconic lochside setting is a timeless celebration of grandeur and natural beauty. Spanning 400 acres of picturesque Scottish countryside, with adventure on the doorstep. Loch Lomond, with its impressive backdrop, is the perfect location for a variety of water and land activities, including speedboat tours, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, 4X4 off-road driving, falconry, and more.

THE ROLE:

Our Leisure Club is much loved by locals and guests alike. Our facilities are state-of-the-art and includes two swimming pools and a high tech gym. Our team of fitness instructors offer classes and personal training in our studios whilst our poolside and reception teams ensure safety and service in this dynamic place of fun, fitness and relaxation located in the heart of the main house.

The scope of this role is to ensure pool safety, provide emergency first aid response, and support pool activities including swimming lessons as well as general assistance throughout our busy leisure operations.

Key things you will be responsible for:

• Cleanliness and presentation of pool and poolside
• Supervision and safety of the pool and poolside
• Explaining and enforcing safety rules
• Responding to any incidents or accidents
• First Aid, and follow up
• Water sampling and testing
• Reporting faults/defects
• Supporting pool activities and kids activities including swimming lessons
• Handling feedback or special requests
• Providing direction to new employees

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We recruit people with widely varying personalities from different walks of life and backgrounds. While we don’t have a ‘typical’ employee, there are some specific qualities or traits we look for.

• People who want to achieve great things – your interest in us suggests you have the ambition, drive, and determination to meet challenges head on.
• People who are naturally friendly – who genuinely care about our guests and the service they receive.
• People who will always go beyond what our guests expect from us to make their stay a special and memorable one.
• People who show the same level of care for their team, as our guests – It’s about supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be and to do the best job they can.
• People who will respect and protect the magical place we work in – it’s up to all of us to look after our environment and never take it for granted.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

• STA or NLPQ Lifeguard Qualification (or Emergency Pool Responder Qualification Level 2) or equivalent qualification
• Current First Aid At Work and Pool Plant Certificate an advantage
• Aqua Aerobics certificate/Gym Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• A great personality and be genuine, approachable, attentive and instinctive

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Here’s what to expect when you work as part of our team:

• Free meals when on duty, in our team cafes
• Pension scheme and Wagestream financial services
• Long service awards involving recognition with high street shopping vouchers and overnight stays
• Enhanced holidays with long service
• Free Leisure Club Membership, with friends and family discounts
• Employee care service, offering lifestyle and wellbeing support and counselling via a confidential helpline
• On-site discounts on Cameron House and Cameron Lodges accommodation, 50% off food and beverages, golf membership, spa treatments, Celtic Warrior cruises, outdoor activities cinema tickets and retail products
• Lifeworks App – lots of discounts on everyday purchases, with brand that you love
• Supplier and local business discounts, eg Sealy Mattresses and selected Lomond Shores retailers
• Free parking
• At Cameron House we can offer fully funded, work-based training and development. Everything from apprenticeships, structured work experience in other businesses and supported scholarships through to graduate programmes, specialist craft training, and formal qualifications up to HND and Degree level.

We are only 40 minutes drive from the centre of Glasgow, so if the outdoors is your thing there’s also the wider Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on your doorstep – just waiting to be explored in your free time.