Lifeguard

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

WV Active is recruiting Lifeguards in Wolverhampton to support members in achieving health and fitness goals. You must hold a current NPLQ and be a strong swimmer; duties include ensuring pool safety and providing excellent customer service.

Two part-time roles are available with shifts totalling 16.25 and 13.5 hours per week. Salary £27,274 - £29,071 pro rata. RLSS competency test may be required; enhanced DBS check is required for the post.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about a career in the leisure industry.
• Be customer focussed.
• Holder of a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
• Be a strong swimmer.
• Be proactive towards personal development and willing to undertake further training in other fitness roles.
• Pass the RLSS competency test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pool safety and lifeguarding duties while on duty.
• Assist members to achieve their health and fitness goals.
• Provide excellent customer service and information to pool visitors.
• Comply with the council's safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Skills

Customer focussed

Leisure industry passion

Strong swimmer

NPLQ

Personal development

RLSS competency test

Job description

Salary: £27,274 - £29,071 (Pro Rata)

Contract type: Part time permanent

You must hold a current in date RLSS National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification

Do you want to make a real difference to support our members in achieving their health and fitness goals? If so, WV Active want to hear from you.

City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active - Bilston-Bert Williams

Hours: 2x Part time positions – 16.25 and 13.5 hours on 2 week shift patterns. Please see below for shift pattern.

We are looking to recruit Lifeguards and want to hear from you if you are qualified and experienced.

If you are passionate about the fitness industry, have great customer service skills and are proactive towards your personal development then we welcome your application.

Required skills and qualifications

• Be passionate about a career in the leisure industry
• Be customer focussed
• Be a holder of a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Be a strong swimmer
• Be proactive towards your personal development and be willing to undertake further training in other fitness roles
• Pass the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Pre-Requisite competency test

If shortlisted, an RLSS competency test will be required. You will be notified in advance of the test date and time.

Please do not apply for this role if you cannot work the below shift pattern as it cannot be changed.

Shift pattern – Position 1: 16.25 hours per week

• Week 1: 19.5 hours – Monday 4:00-10:30, Friday 4:00-10:30, Sunday 8:30-4:30
• Week 2: 13.0 hours – Friday 6:00-2:00, Sunday 7:30-1:00

Shift pattern – Position 2: 13.5 hours per week

• Week 1: Friday 6:00-2:00, Saturday 1:30-7:30
• Week 2: Tuesday 4:00-10:30, Saturday 8:30-4:30

This post is subject to the essential qualifications highlighted in the person specification and an enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

Employment Information & Support

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Attached documents

Lifeguard JD-PS.doc