Lifeguard - Full Time - Brecon Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Brecon; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to join their team at a vibrant leisure center. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse community while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. As a Lifeguard, you will receive comprehensive training and support to develop your skills, whether you're starting your career or looking to advance. With a commitment to inclusivity and a friendly working atmosphere, this position is perfect for those passionate about the leisure industry and eager to make a positive impact. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters personal growth.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Staff Membership

Incremental Holidays

Company Pension

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Financial Advice

Fully Funded Training

Staff Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best service levels for customers in a friendly and safe environment.
• Support and engage with customers and colleagues effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Relations

Teamwork

Flexibility

Passion for Leisure Industry

Education

NPLQ Qualification

DBS Check

Job description

Lifeguard - Full Time - Brecon Leisure Centre

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

At Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day.

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.

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

Requirements

• 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
• Flexible and adaptable
• NPLQ Qualification
• DBS check

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?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 4th April 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting