Lifeguard

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension plan

Free Virgin Active membership

Discounts across Virgin Active

Virgin Family benefits

Food & drink discounts

Salary Finance access

Counselling support

Partner discounts

ePoints discounts

Job summary

Virgin Active in Nottingham is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to create a safe, welcoming environment and uphold high poolside standards. You will respond confidently to incidents, monitor water quality, and support member experience daily.

The role requires current lifeguard registration and a friendly, calm demeanor to ensure member safety and exceptional service across the club.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard qualification and full registration with RLSS, HABC Level 2 or STA Professional Award.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming environment and ensure poolside safety and cleanliness.
• Act as a trusted ambassador for the club, delivering exceptional service daily.
• Ensure member safety in pool and spa areas and monitor personal safety.
• Complete safety checks and record them accurately.
• Monitor water chemical levels and maintain water quality.
• Keep all areas clean and uphold high standards.
• Complete mandatory training and health & safety requirements.
• Fulfil Duty Shifts and manage staffing and facilities during the shift.

Education

Lifeguard qualification and registration (RLSS/HABC/STA)

Job description

About the Role

This role plays a vital part in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for members, ensuring the highest standards of poolside safety, cleanliness and member experience. Working within the Operations Team, the role acts as a trusted ambassador for the club, responding confidently to situations and maintaining operational excellence. The position is part time, 20 hours per week, and requires delivering exceptional service every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for members, ensuring high standards of poolside safety, cleanliness and member experience.
• Act as a trusted ambassador for the club, responding confidently to situations, maintaining operational excellence and delivering exceptional service every day.
• Ensure the utmost safety of members in the pool and spa areas, taking responsibility for personal safety and that of others.
• Act consistently in a safe manner, completing safety checks and recording them accurately.
• Monitor water chemical levels and clean the water when appropriate.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and adhere to high standards.
• Comply with all mandatory training and health and safety requirements.
• Fulfil Duty Shifts when required, taking responsibility and accountability during the shift, controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard qualification and full registration, with either an IQL National Pool Qualification (RLSS), HABC Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (RQF) or STA Professional Award for Pool Lifeguard (RQF).
• A friendly, calm and approachable nature, with the ability to act quickly and effectively at all times.

Salary

• £12.71—£12.71 GBP

Benefits & Perks

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus a Celebration Day.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with employer contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, plus free membership for your children and access to Club V.
• Discounts across Virgin Active, including guest passes and 50% off PT sessions.
• Membership of Virgin Family, with communication across Virgin Group and discounts including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2.
• 20% off food and drink at KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Access to Salary Finance for loans, savings plans and personal finance support.
• Health Heroes employer assistance programme with 6 free counselling sessions.
• Complimentary corporate letting services through Dexters, with no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering online discounts to retailers.

About the Company

Employees can be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness, with a premium environment, industry-leading facilities, development and progression opportunities, and access to a vibrant, engaged member community.