Lifeguard

Virgin Active (Corporate Account); Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in Brentwood is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure the safety and cleanliness of pool and spa areas. You will be responsible for monitoring water quality, conducting safety checks, and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate holds a current Lifeguard qualification and can demonstrate the ability to act swiftly and responsibly in various situations. This position offers numerous perks, including complimentary memberships and discounts across Virgin offerings.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Access to The Peoples Pension

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Discounts across Virgin Active

Access to Salary Finance

BUPA employer assistance programme

Complimentary corporate letting services

ePoints for online discounts

Discounts on Academy courses

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard qualification and full registration required.
• Experience in monitoring safety in pool and spa areas essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure member safety in pool and spa areas.
• Conduct safety checks and record them accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• Control staffing and facility issues during shifts.

Skills

Calm and approachable nature

Ability to act quickly and effectively

Knowledge of maintaining water chemical levels

Attention to cleanliness and safety standards

Responsibility and accountability

Education

Current Lifeguard qualification (e.g., IQL National Pool Qualification)

Job description

Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. So we take value in recruiting only the very best Lifeguards to join our Club teams, to ensure our members an use our pools and spa areas safely at all times.

The Role

• Incorporating a friendly, calm and approachable nature with the ability to act quickly and effectively at all times.
• Ensuring the upmost safety of our members in the pool and spa areas, taking responsibility for your own personal safety and that of others.
• Consistently acting in a safe manner, knowing the importance of completing safety checks and recording them accurately.
• Monitoring water chemical water levels and cleaning the water when appropriate.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of all areas and adhere to the high standards of Virgin Active .
• Responsibility for compliance with all mandatory training and health and safety.
• Fulfilling Duty Shifts when required, therefore having responsibility and accountability during the shift, controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.

Qualifications

• You have a current Lifeguard qualification and be fully registered, with either a IQL National Pool Qualification (RLSS), HABC Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (RQF) or STA Professional Award for Pool Lifeguard (RQF) qualification.

Our Perks

• 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave - and we want you take them
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active - everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• You will join Virgin Family - where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2) -
• Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions.
• We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services - meaning no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
• Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best instructors.