Lifeguard (Training Provided)

Virgin Active (Corporate Account); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness company in Greater London is seeking a Lifeguard. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of members in the pool and spa areas while providing excellent customer service. Training will be provided for those without a lifeguard qualification. The position offers generous perks, including annual leave and complimentary memberships.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Access to The Peoples Pension

Discounts on PT sessions

BUPA employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Training to achieve lifeguard qualification provided.
• Ability to supervise members in the pool effectively.
• Compliance with health and safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of members in the pool and spa.
• Complete safety checks and record accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and high standards throughout the club.

Skills

Passion for swimming

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding

Job description

Overview

Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team delivers a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards so members experience the finest facilities and service. We recruit Lifeguards to join our Club teams to ensure our members can use our pools and spa areas safely at all times.

As a Lifeguard your passion for swimming and love of great customer service will shine when supervising our members in the pool, as well as supporting the Operations team in keeping our clubs clean and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate a friendly, calm and approachable nature with the ability to act quickly and effectively at all times.
• Ensure the utmost safety of our members in the pool and spa areas, taking responsibility for your own personal safety and that of others.
• Consistently act in a safe manner, completing safety checks and recording them accurately.
• Monitor water chemical levels and assist with water cleaning as appropriate.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and adhere to the high standards of Virgin Active.
• Be responsible for compliance with all mandatory training and health and safety.
• Fulfill Duty Shifts when required, with responsibility and accountability during the shift, and assist in controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.

Qualifications

• You do not currently hold a lifeguard qualification? No problem — we’ll provide you with training and you’ll receive a Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding over the course of 5 days.

Perks

• 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy; free membership for your children and the ability to take advantage of Club V.
• Discounts across Virgin Active — guest passes and up to 50% off PT sessions.
• Join the Virgin Family for discounts across Virgin Group (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2).
• Salary Finance support for loans and savings plans.
• BUPA employee assistance programme with 4 free counselling sessions.
• Dexters corporate letting services to help with housing needs (complimentary for corporate clients).
• Access to ePoints for online discounts with retailers.
• Discounts on VA Academy courses, trained by top instructors.