Lifeguard

Torquay Leisure Hotels Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading leisure resort in Torquay as a Lifeguard! This role is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for all guests. With a focus on teamwork, safety, and customer satisfaction, you'll play a key part in maintaining the high standards of our renowned leisure facilities. Enjoy fantastic benefits, including free use of leisure facilities and discounts for friends and family. If you're passionate about providing excellent service and ensuring safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounts on spa treatments

Discounts on accommodation

Free staff meals

Up to 28 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety and enjoyment of pool users.
• Assist in maintaining high service quality at the pools.

Skills

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Health & Safety Procedures

Customer Service

Job description

TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HS

It’s an exciting time to join Team TLH. We’re on a mission to be the ‘Number One choice for all Hotel Based Leisure in Torquay’ with an ambition to be busy 365 days a year! Our star-studded team is the key to delivering our mission and we want the best people in the Bay to be part of it.

As a Lifeguard, you will play a key role in the continued success of our much-loved facility by ensuring a safe and comfortable swimming environment in our Aztec swimming pools.

It is essential that you hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). All successful candidates will be required to undertake a competency assessment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To supervise the security and safety of the public ensuring their enjoyment in all areas of the facility and carry out rescues as required.
• To maintain a vigilant watch of the swimming pool areas in accordance with the operating procedures and take necessary action to ensure the safety of all pool users and staff.
• To assist the Pool/Duty Manager in the preparation and activities of the Aztec pools in a professional manner to ensure a high quality of service is provided to pool users and visitors.
• To maintain the facility to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Carry out regular checks of the changing facilities, paying particular attention to customer safety, facility operation, security, cleanliness and hygiene.
• To comply with the pool’s Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• To report any matter of concern to the Duty Manager immediately.
• To demonstrate a good level of skill required for the role and to attend training to refresh and re-qualify.

Our values – STARS

Our values are integral to our business and guide how we operate at every level of the organisation. The ideal candidate’s STARS values for this role are:

• Service – Being proactive to clients’ needs to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the pools
• Teamwork – Working alongside all members of the Aztec Leisure team to ensure a relaxing customer experience
• Attitude – Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
• Respect – Being respectful towards all clients and the TLH team who are using the facilities
• Safe and Sustainable – Ensuring all Health & Safety operating practices are adhered to and ensure the safety of our clients while using the facilities

What we have to offer:

As part of the TLH Team, you will be available to take advantage of exceptional company benefits including:

• Free use of the leisure facilities (during selected times)
• Discounts on Aztec Spa treatments and facilities
• Discounts on accommodation and Aztec Leisure memberships for friends and family
• Full induction to ensure you hit the ground running
• Free staff meals whilst on duty, when available
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

Hours and rate of pay

This is a casual role requiring weekday availability (Monday – Friday), some weekend availability and including early morning & evening shifts.

The role involves early starts from 7am and late finishes up to 9pm.

Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour – Aged 21+ (£10.42 per hour for aged19-20; £10 per hour for aged 18; £9.50 per hour for aged 16-17)

About TLH Leisure Resort

Open 365 days of the year, TLH Leisure Resort is based in the heart of Torquay. Comprising four inter-linked hotels which include the TLH Derwent, TLH Victoria, TLH Toorak, and TLH Carlton Hotels on a single site. We offer a range of accommodation and shared entertainment plus the well-renowned Aztec Leisure brand, offering unique leisure and spa facilities to guests and locals.

Ready to apply?

Are you ready to join Team TLH? We’d love to meet you and discuss how you would be the perfect fit for this role. Please submit your CV and covering letter and apply online today. If shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. If you are intending to park on site whilst attending an interview, please ensure you register your vehicle at Hotel Reception to secure free parking.

Alternatively please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Write to: HR Department, TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HL