Lifeguard

Coletshealthclub; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Company pension scheme

Staff days off for birthday

Job summary

Colets Health and Fitness in Thames Ditton, Surrey, is seeking full-time lifeguards to join our team. You will promote safeguarding practices across activities and ensure pool safety, responding to emergencies and providing first aid where needed.

The role requires an NPLQ, First Aid & Defib, a DBS check, and ongoing safeguarding training. We offer 40-hour weeks, weekend shifts, free membership after qualifying period, and a pension alongside other perks.

Qualifications

• Understand safety responsibilities as a lifeguard.
• Knowledge of pool safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swimmers are safe and enforce pool regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and carry out rescues.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR when needed.

Skills

Safety responsibilities

Pool safety protocols

Communication

Attendance & reliability

Shift flexibility

Education

NPLQ Qualification

Job description

Colets Health and Fitness, a large independent health club based in Thames Ditton Surrey, and we are currently looking for full time lifeguards.

Role:

We are looking for energetic and self-motivated lifeguards to join our team.

In this role you will be expected to promote and deliver effective safeguarding practices across all activities.

Main Duties:

• Ensure swimmers are safe, enforce water safety policies & pool regulations
• Respond to emergencies and carry out rescues
• Provide basic first aid and CPR

Skills:

• Understanding of safety responsibilities of a lifeguard
• Knowledge of pool safety protocols, emergency & accident procedures
• Good communicator
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming
• Professional, well-organised
• Good time keeping and regular attendance
• Flexibility to work weekdays (which will include early and late evenings shifts) and weekends

Qualification Requirements:

• Valid NPLQ Qualification.
• First Aid & Defib Qualification
• To undertake a DBS check
• Complete ongoing safeguarding training

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults.

Why Join Us?

• Salary – Competitive base, & commision
• Hours – 40 hours per week includes weekends/varying shift patterns
• Free membership, after qualifying period
• Discount on family membership
• Discount on Food
• Company pension scheme
• Staff days, paid day off for birthday, lots more........

Our Values:

Welcoming

We do things a little differently around here, not just another corporate gym

Supportive

Of our community, members and each other – We genuinely care

Independent

We are inclusive, unpretentious and trustworthy – Not for profit

Our Personality:

Motivated

Engaged, part of the family and driven to make a genuine contribution

Friendly

Outgoing, enthusiastic & able to engage with both colleagues & customers