Lifeguard

Places for People; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Personal learning & development

Company pension

Healthcare cashback

Discounts on activities

Employee perks

Job summary

Places Leisure at Places for People is seeking a Lifeguard to supervise pool users and fellow lifeguards in a lively, safety-focused environment. The role offers ongoing training and a clear pathway into operations, sales, fitness or customer service.

Essential NPLQ required, safety-minded and a proactive team player who delivers excellent service and maintains clean, safe facilities for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Essential National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Safety-conscious and competent swimmer
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and service

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and fellow lifeguards in pool areas
• Ensure health and safety of all pool users
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Deliver first-class customer service

Skills

Safety consciousness

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Swimming ability

First aid awareness

Education

NPLQ certification

Job description

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

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) 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.

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.

More about you

• 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.