Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified

Center Parcs; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and in shops/rests

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

Career development and in-role培训

Supportive, friendly team

Job summary

Center Parcs UK is recruiting a Lifeguard – Trainee or Qualified at Woburn Forest. You will monitor pool areas, ensure guest safety and respond to emergencies while delivering friendly service.

This part-time position requires swimming ability (50m in 55s), eligibility for NPLQ/RLSS qualification, and a DBS check. Training includes a 5-day NPLQ course and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard /NARS qualification is required or in place for qualified lifeguards.
• Must be able to swim 50 metres within 55 seconds.
• Able to communicate effectively with people and stay calm under pressure.
• DBS check will be required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool areas, ensuring guest safety and responding to emergencies.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards.
• Complete NPLQ training and demonstrate rescue and first aid skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Customer-friendly

Strong swimming ability

Education

RLSS Pool Lifeguard /NARS qualification

CPD 20 hours completed

Job description

Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified Woburn Forest | £13.83 per hour Keep guests smiling and safe

What you'll be doing

• Monitor pool areas, ensuring guest safety and responding to emergencies
• Provide friendly, professional customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards
• Complete NPLQ training and demonstrate rescue and first aid skills

To be a Lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer and pass a swim test during the interview, which includes diving into deep water, timed swimming on front and back and exiting the pool without assistance.

Trainee Lifeguards must attend a 5-day NPLQ course. Employment is subject to passing the course. The course includes classroom sessions on Lifeguard responsibilities, observing pool guests, performing rescues and administering first aid and CPR.

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Part-time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4-week period.
• You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes bank holidays

About you

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard /NARS Qualification and completed 20 hours of continued professional development (Qualified Lifeguards only)
• Able to swim 50 metres within 55 seconds
• Communicate effectively with people and stay calm under pressure
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

Note: You'll need to complete a DBS check before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values: Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.