Lifeguard

Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a lifeguard, where you'll deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of visitors at the swimming facilities. This role offers a chance to engage with the community, organize fun pool activities, and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness. With flexible working hours and a supportive team environment, you'll be part of a rewarding experience that promotes personal and professional growth. Take the plunge into a fulfilling career and make a difference in people's lives every day!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlements

Subsidised Parking

Public Transport Discounts

Free Swimming

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Great Colleagues

Qualifications

• Current NPLQ qualification or competent swimmer.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers in swimming facilities ensuring safety.
• Organize pool activities and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Swimming Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

NPLQ Qualification

Job description

We are seeking lifeguards to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service whilst supervising and assisting customers to enjoy their visit to the swimming facilities following Health and Safety guidance, Normal Operating and Emergency Action Plans and Procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and assist customers in the swimming facilities, ensuring safety and enjoyment.
2. Check rescue equipment regularly and maintain high cleanliness standards.
3. Organize pool-based activities, including set ups and de-rigging equipment.
4. Work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Hold a current NPLQ qualification with supporting training record or be a competent swimmer capable of undertaking the NPLQ syllabus.
2. Be willing to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
3. Attend regular staff training sessions to maintain your NPLQ.

Positions Available:

7 Permanent Part-time positions across two sites with the following hours:

• Post 1 – 11.50 hours
• Post 2 – 24.71 hours
• Post 3 – 21.63 hours
• Post 4 – 21.50 hours
• Post 5 – 9 hours
• Post 6 – 10.75 hours
• Post 7 – 6.38 hours

Casual positions are not available; recruitment is only for the specified permanent hours.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Career average pension scheme
• Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• Subsidised parking and public transport discounts
• Free swimming and other personal and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to work with great colleagues

Additional Information:

For more details, contact Shaun Jordan at 01473 433671 or [e-mail]. We provide assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process upon request. Download the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

The selection process includes a competency test followed by an in-person interview scheduled for the week commencing 19/05/2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview candidates before the closing date or close applications once sufficient are received.

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