Lifeguard

Places Leisure; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure organization in England is looking for a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of pool users while delivering exceptional customer service. In this role, you will supervise swimming facilities, maintain cleanliness, and promote a positive experience for all customers. A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential, but candidates eager to learn and gain this qualification will also be considered. The position includes flexible working options and numerous benefits for personal development.

Benefits

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working hours

Bonus scheme

Discounts on activities and cafes

Qualifications

• A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential to supervise and ensure safety at pool facilities.
• Must be safety-conscious and a competent swimmer, with access to ongoing development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the health and safety of all pool users.
• Provide excellent customer service in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure first-class cleanliness of the facilities.

Skills

Supervision of pool users

Health and Safety oversight

Customer service excellence

Attention to detail

Education

National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Overview

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. More about you

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.

Safeguarding and recruitment

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.

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.

About Places Leisure

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.

Role context

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

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.