Lifeguard

Places Leisure; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Fitness membership for you +

Discounts up to 50% on activities

Extra perks: shop/cinemas discounts

Job summary

Places Leisure is hiring a Lifeguard to oversee pool facilities in a lively, customer-focused environment. You will supervise lifeguards, ensure safety and health standards, and deliver first‑class service while maintaining a clean and welcoming space.

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential, with opportunities for ongoing training and development within our network.

Qualifications

• A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.
• Safety conscious with competant swimming ability and willingness to develop further.
• Opportunity to access training and development through Places Leisure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and fellow lifeguards during pool use.
• Maintain safety and health requirements across facilities.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail to protect users.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service and assist as needed.
• Promote cleanliness and a positive, safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Job description

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.

More About Your Role

We have an exciting new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.

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.

There are many opportunities available 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.

More About You

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.

• 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.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We Know That There's Always More We Can Do To Make You Smile, That's Why We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package With Each Role, Yours Will Include:

• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors


• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes


• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

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.