Lifeguard

Places Leisure Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 2%

Health & fitness membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Learning & development

Job summary

Places Leisure is hiring a Lifeguard to work in our pool facilities. You will supervise customers and fellow lifeguards, uphold safety standards, and deliver outstanding customer service.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and maintaining cleanliness while providing a positive experience for all visitors. Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NPLQ essential for role.
• Strong customer service and safety focus is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and fellow lifeguards using the pool facilities.
• Maintain health and safety of all pool users and oversee building operations.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail to ensure safety of customers.
• Deliver first-class customer service and assist customers professionally.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order around the facility.

Skills

Supervision

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

More About Your Role

We have an exciting new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential, evidence of your certificate will be required before the interview stage of the process.

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.

More About You

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.

• 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.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We Know That There's Always More We Can Do To Make You Smile, That's Why We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package With Each Role, Yours Will Include:

• 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.

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.