Lifeguard

Places Leisure; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recreational services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lifeguard. This role involves supervising pool activities, ensuring the safety of users, and delivering exceptional customer service. The candidate should possess a National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or be willing to obtain it. The company supports ongoing training and offers flexible working conditions, health benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Real Living Wage alignment

Bonus scheme

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave purchase options

Access to Company Pension scheme

Cashback healthcare plan

Discounts on activities and shops

Qualifications

• National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential or must be obtained.
• Strong swimming skills and a safety-oriented mindset are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and lifeguards in swimming and pool facilities.
• Ensure health and safety for all pool users.
• Deliver excellent customer service professionally and friendly.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Customer service

Attention to detail

Swimming ability

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.