Lifeguard - Part Time - Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre

TN United Kingdom; New Forest; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure center in Ringwood is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all customers. The role involves maintaining high service levels and supporting a diverse community. Training will be provided to help you succeed, and there are opportunities for career progression. Join a team that values inclusivity and personal growth.

Benefits

My Staff Shop - employee discounts

Discounted Staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Competent swimmer; swim test required.
• Ability to relate to customers of all ages.
• Demonstrated passion for the leisure industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best levels of service for customers.
• Maintain friendly, clean, and safe facilities.
• Support from swim teachers if needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Customer Relation

Flexibility

Passion for Leisure Industry

Education

NPLQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lifeguard - Part Time - Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre, Ringwood

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Ringwood, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

e2e8e94169dc

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

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.

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: 6 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• 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.

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
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• 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