Lifeguard

Serco Group Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leisure management company is looking for a part-time Lifeguard to ensure safety at the Aqua Vale Swimming Centre. The role involves supervising activities, maintaining cleanliness, and providing customer care. Candidates should possess strong swimming skills and the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Benefits include free membership, training opportunities, and a competitive salary around £8.60 to £12.21 per hour. Join a close-knit team dedicated to community health and safety.

Benefits

Free membership at the Centre

Discounted classes and facilities

Free safeguarding training

Excellent development opportunities

6% employer matched pension

Up to 21 days annual leave

Life assurance up to 2x base salary

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with customers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Safety conscious and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent swimming proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer care to people of all ages.
• Supervise pool activities and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure safe handling of pool equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist in life-saving.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong swimming skills

Vigilance

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving Society)

Job description

Overview

Here at More Leisure Community Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day. We are recruiting for weekend Lifeguards to join our team.

As a Lifeguard you'll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. When needed, you may be called on to help save lives.

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust. You will work as part of a close knit and supportive team, with training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other discounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer care to people of all ages and engage with customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Supervise pool activities and maintain high standards of cleanliness in the pool area.
• Ensure the safe handling and set up of pool equipment.
• Respond to safety incidents and assist in life-saving situations when required.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with customers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Safety conscious, vigilant, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong swimming skills.
• Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving Society).

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Why Serco

• A place you can make an impact: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and lifeguards are essential to safe operation.
• A place you can count on: Lifeguards can progress into senior lifeguard positions and other centre management roles in one of our facilities.
• A place for you: Our centres are close-knit and friendly; you will have access to career progression resources through Serco Learning.

What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Up to 21 days annual leave + Public Holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• All Leisure Benefits (moreleisure.com)

Job Details

Location: Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre

Job type: Part time

Working Hours: Weekend shifts available to cover a mixture of hours, this can be discussed during the interview.

Salary: £8.60 p/h (£16,367.68) to £12.21 p/h (£23,238.31) + Excellent Benefits