Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified NEW Center Parcs Posted today Warminster

Center Parcs group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 14,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes and access to leisure facilities

Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

A supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-role training

Job summary

Center Parcs group in Warminster is seeking a Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified to ensure the safety and enjoyment of guests in our Subtropical Swimming Paradise. This role involves monitoring pool areas, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining safety standards. Successful candidates will need to complete NPLQ training and demonstrate strong swimming skills.

The position offers flexible working hours, a supportive team, and various benefits including free day passes and discounts on accommodations.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 50 meters within 55 seconds.
• Completion of NPLQ training for Trainee Lifeguards.
• Experience in delivering customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool areas for guest safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health standards.
• Respond to emergencies and provide assistance.

Skills

Strong swimming ability

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Education

RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification

Job description

Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified

Longleat Forest | £13.83 per hour

Keep guests smiling and safe

As a Lifeguard in our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, you'll help create a safe and welcoming experience for every guest. You'll uphold the highest health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest care.

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

• Full-time and part-time contracts, shifts fall between 7:30am and 9:00pm
• 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 weekends and 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 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.