Lifeguard - Nottingham

Virgin Active; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Club discounts for family

Staff discounts across Virgin brands

Wellbeing and mental health support

Corporate partner discounts

Salary Finance access

Healthy meals discount at KAUAI

Access to ePoints discounts

Job summary

Virgin Active Nottingham is seeking a proactive Lifeguard to create a safe and welcoming environment for members. You will uphold poolside safety, cleanliness, and exceptional service, acting as an ambassador for the club’s high standards.

You must hold a current Lifeguard qualification and be registered, with RLSS/STA/HABC qualifications considered. The role includes shifts, development opportunities, and member engagement in a premium wellness setting.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard qualification and registration with recognized bodies.
• Proactive, safety-first mindset with customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure poolside safety and cleanliness at all times.
• Respond confidently to situations and maintain exceptional member experience.
• Perform safety checks and accurately record them.
• Monitor water quality levels and assist with pool maintenance.
• Uphold Virgin Active standards across all areas and training requirements.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Job description

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.,

• 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. 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. 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% off PT sessions.
• 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.