Lifeguard

Verdant Leisure Limited; Wooler; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holiday park operator is looking for a Lifeguard to join their team in Wooler. The role demands a current NPLQ qualification and offers various benefits and a fun working environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of guests at the pool and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are friendly, team-oriented, and ready to adapt as needed. Hours include part-time shifts on weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping, dining, and travel

30% off park breaks for friends and family

Access to park facilities at discounted rates

Confidential counselling and advice line

Monthly recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a lifeguard with a current NPLQ or similar qualification.
• Enthusiastic and able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in roles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake continuous swimming pool surveillance and rescue.
• Provide first aid and general assistance to guests.
• Oversee the safety and behavior of guests on the premises.

Skills

NPLQ qualification

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Quick response to situations

Education

Up-to-date lifeguarding qualification

Job description

Lifeguard

We’re gearing up for an exciting season and looking for passionate, energetic people to join our team. With new improvements happening across the park, it’s the perfect time to come on board and be part of something special.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love being part of a fun and friendly team, and take pride in delivering great experiences — we want to hear from you!

Salary: £12.79 per hour
Contract Type: Seasonal
Hours: Part-time, shifts include weekends and bank holidays. Enquire for more details.
Location: Riverside Leisure Park, South Rd, Wooler NE71 6NJ

About the Role

Our Lifeguards & Leisure Team are responsible for assisting all visitors to the Leisure facilities on park, undertaking lifeguard duties for the pool, and completing tests and records in line with legislation and safety standards. This role is key to ensuring that we can provide the quality facilities that our guests expect, so they can relax and have fun in a safe and well-maintained environment.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Undertake continuous swimming pool surveillance, recovery of bathers, resuscitation, first aid and general assistance in accordance with agreed procedures
• Communicate with guests effectively, dealing with enquiries and providing a first-class service
• Oversee the general safety and monitor behaviour of guests to prevent injury, misuse and damage to facilities or unsocial conduct
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards on poolside by undertaking a systematic cleaning schedule
• Perform water tests as required and report any readings outside the normal levels

About the Person

We are looking for someone with experience as a lifeguard and an up-to-date lifeguarding qualification (NPLQ or similar). A certificate or training in Pool Plant is highly desirable, but not essential. You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly and able to work unsupervised.

Above all, you will need to have the right attitude. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and so we expect you to do everything in your power to make their Verdant experience the absolute best it could possibly be. We don’t believe in ‘that’s not my job’ so you will need to be adaptable and flexible to help the wider park team meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

Skills and experience required:
• A current NPLQ (or similar) qualification with recent experience as a Lifeguard
• Excellent customer service skills
• A friendly and flexible attitude with excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations which occur on poolside
PVG Scheme membership is a legal requirement for this role. The successful candidate must be a member of the PVG Scheme before employment can commence.

Benefits

When you join Team Verdant you will be working in a fun and collaborative environment. You can also take advantage of some fantastic benefits including:
• An online discount platform where you can save money on shopping, dining, travel, days out and much more;
• Up to 30% off park breaks for you, your friends and your family and last-minute park breaks from only £99;
• Discounted use of facilities on park, including restaurants, leisure and activities;
• Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line;
• Many opportunities for recognition and reward - monthly 'Stars' awards, annual awards for individuals and park teams, 'Cheers for Peers' cards, and any excuse for cakes, biscuits and celebrations!;
• Our company wide team initiatives to help each other, our communities and the planet like our Green Champions and Charity Champions.

About the Company

Verdant Leisure own and operate holiday parks in some of the UK’s most picturesque spots across Scotland and England. Each of our parks are unique with plenty to offer, whether its beach-side or countryside, self-catering holidays or holiday home ownership, entertainment in our bars and restaurants or a relaxing swim in our pools. We are passionate about our customers and work hard to ensure they have the best possible experience at our parks.

Verdant Leisure is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident scheme. Please contact us if you require any information in an alternative format.

Want to know more? Give the park team a call on 01668 281447or head on over to our careers page to see what being a member of Team Verdant is all about: www.verdantleisure.co.uk/join-team-verdant