Lifeguard - Casual - Marina Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure

England

On-site

GBP 13,876 - 19,764

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Job summary

Freedom Leisure is seeking a Lifeguard to join their team. In this role, you'll ensure a safe and welcoming environment for customers while engaging with the community. Full training will be provided, and support for career progression is available. A commitment to customer service and a spirited attitude toward leisure activities are essential.

Qualifications

Competent swimmer - swim test required.
Understanding of customer relations.
Flexibility and good instruction-following.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and service quality in leisure facilities.
Engage with customers and provide a clean environment.
Support teammates and adhere to instructions from managers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team orientated approach

Passion for the leisure industry

Education

NPLQ qualification or equivalent

DBS check

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Marina Centre, providing an exciting range of activities for residents and visitors alike. Including a leisure pool with two slides, fun splash zone, clip and climb, impressive fitness suite and exercise studios and sports hall providing a wide range of activities. The centre also boasts an amazing café overlooking the beach, providing a focal point for the community.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their colleagues.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities.

We're not looking for the next Duncan Goodhew but you will need to be able to swim competently. If you need extra coaching to get to the level needed to become a lifeguard, don't worry as one of our excellent swim teachers will be able to support you to improve.

If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder' and that's absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

NPLQ qualification or equivalent
DBS check
Competent swimmer - swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process
An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
Well developed interpersonal skills
Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?