Lifeguard 4, 5.5 - 19 hours posts

Places Leisure; Roundstreet Common; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leisure company in the UK is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee pool safety and provide first-class customer service. This role offers extensive training, including opportunities for the National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Ideal candidates will be safety-conscious, detail-oriented swimmers with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. The position includes various benefits like flexible working hours, health membership, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme of 2%

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working hours

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on various activities

Qualifications

• Competent swimmer eager to gain valuable life skills.
• Passionate about customer service and safety.
• Detail-oriented and responsible for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and lifeguards at swimming facilities.
• Ensure health and safety of all pool users.
• Maintain cleanliness and high standards in the facility.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Swimming skills

Education

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

About the Role

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. A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Qualifications and Training

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.

Benefits

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.