Lifeguard

Places for People; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Fitness membership

Centre discounts

Perks & offers

Job summary

Places for People Group, through Places Leisure, is recruiting a Lifeguard to work in a fun, lively environment with like-minded people. In this role you will supervise customers and fellow lifeguards, ensure safety and health standards, and deliver high-quality customer service while maintaining a clean, welcoming pool area.

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential; if you are safety conscious and eager to gain this credential, we will support you through training and development

Qualifications

• Must supervise customers and lifeguards while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain safe pool environment.
• Excellent customer service to enhance member experience.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool users and other lifeguards.
• Ensure health and safety of all pool users.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in facilities.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

Customer service

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)

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:

• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.