Lifeguard

Places Leisure; Ashurst; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure center in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of customers and maintain high service standards. The role involves supervising pool facilities, focusing on health and safety, and delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates should be competent swimmers and safety conscious. You'll receive ongoing training and support towards obtaining a National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), along with various benefits including flexible working hours and a generous bonus scheme.

Benefits

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Access to company pension scheme

Cashback plan for healthcare

Discounts on activities and retail

Qualifications

• Must be a competent swimmer willing to learn.
• Safety consciousness is crucial.
• Willingness to undergo ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and other lifeguards.
• Ensure health and safety of all pool users.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Deliver first-class customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

About the Role

There are many opportunities available for you within Places Leisure. Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to many different routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service. In the Lifeguard Role, we will offer ongoing training & competency assessments as well as opportunities for first aid at work training, swimming teacher qualifications and a variety of apprenticeship routes. A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the supervision of our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.
• You will always act safely whilst holding responsibility for the Health and Safety of all pool users and oversee the operations of the building.
• You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the safety of our customers whilst they are enjoying the use of our facilities.
• You will have a passion for delivering first class customer service and deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner whilst going above and beyond to deliver the highest of standards.
• You will have an eye for first class cleanliness and will put this into action whenever required.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Qualifications and Training

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) would be beneficial, however if you are safety conscious, a competent swimmer and eager to gain valuable life skills, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification.

Benefits

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.