Lifeguard

Places for People; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused enterprise located in Ivy Chimneys is seeking Lifeguards to supervise pool activities and ensure safety. This role includes training opportunities for qualifications such as the National Lifeguard Qualification. Candidates should have a passion for customer service and safety consciousness. Benefits include a bonus scheme, health memberships, and flexible working options. Join a supportive team committed to making communities thrive.

Benefits

Real Living Wage alignment

Bonus scheme for all colleagues

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Opportunity for additional annual leave

Access to Company Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Discounts up to 50% on activities

Extra discounts from various vendors

Qualifications

• A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.
• Safety conscious and a competent swimmer.
• Passion for delivering first class customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and other lifeguards in the pool.
• Ensure Health and Safety of pool users.
• Deliver first class cleanliness and customer service.

Skills

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Safety consciousness

Competent swimming

Excellent attention to detail

First class customer service

Job description

Job Overview

There are many opportunities 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.

Qualifications

More About You: A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential. 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.

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.
• Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding & Equality

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.

Armed Forces Covenant: Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident: Places for People is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

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.

About Places Leisure

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.