Lifeguard Crouch End, London

Virgin Active; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

Complimentary membership

PT session discounts

Virgin family discounts

Discounts on services

Salary support services

Counselling services

Housing support via Dexters

ePoints discounts

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking a Lifeguard to join our Operations Team in a full-time capacity. You will ensure poolside safety, deliver a welcoming member experience, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and service.

The role requires a current Lifeguard qualification and registration (RLSS, HABC Level 2, or STA Professional Award). You will perform safety checks, monitor water quality, and support club operations with professionalism and care.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard qualification and full registration.
• Qualified via RLSS, HABC Level 2 or STA Professional Award (RQF).
• Commitment to safety and high standards of poolside care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure poolside safety and oversee member safety at all times.
• Perform safety checks and record them accurately.
• Monitor water quality and cleanliness of pool and spa areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and member experience.
• Fulfill duty shifts with responsibility and accountability.

Skills

Lifeguard qualification

Safety awareness

Education

RLSS National Pool Qualification

HABC Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (RQF)

STA Professional Award for Pool Lifeguard (RQF)

Job description

As we evolve into Social Wellness Clubs, we are creating spaces and experiences that support every aspect of our members’ physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. By bringing together expert guidance, genuine community, personalised experiences and innovative technology, we make wellness feel accessible, welcoming and easy to navigate. Virgin Active is committed to recruiting the finest people who share our passion for creating exceptional experiences and delivering world-class service every day.We are looking for a Lifeguard to join our Operations Team.

Role Type: Full time

Number of Hours: 40

In this role, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our members, ensuring the highest standards of poolside safety, cleanliness and member experience. You will act as a trusted ambassador for the club, responding confidently to situations, maintaining operational excellence and delivering exceptional service every day.

The Role

• Incorporating a friendly, calm and approachable nature with the ability to act quickly and effectively at all times.
• Ensuring the upmost safety of our members in the pool and spa areas, taking responsibility for your own personal safety and that of others.
• Consistently acting in a safe manner, knowing the importance of completing safety checks and recording them accurately.
• Monitoring water chemical water levels and cleaning the water when appropriate.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of all areas and adhere to the high standards of Virgin Active .
• Responsibility for compliance with all mandatory training and health and safety.
• Fulfilling Duty Shifts when required, therefore having responsibility and accountability during the shift, controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.

Who We’re Looking For

• You have a current Lifeguard qualification and be fully registered, with either a IQL National Pool Qualification (RLSS), HABC Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (RQF) or STA Professional Award for Pool Lifeguard (RQF) qualification.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness
• A premium environment with industry-leading facilities
• Development and progression opportunities aligned to your level
• Access to a vibrant, engaged member community
• The platform to build your career, reputation and impact

The Perks

• 33 days (including bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day and we want you take them
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active everything from guest passes to 50% offPTsessions.
• You will join Virgin Family where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2)
• Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our Health Heroes employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 6 free counselling sessions.
• We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services meaning no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.

Pay Range