Lifeguard (Training Provided) - Full Time - King Alfred Leisure Centre

TN United Kingdom; Hove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Lifeguards at a community-focused leisure centre. This full-time role offers fully funded training for the NPLQ lifeguarding qualification, allowing you to develop essential skills while making a positive impact on the lives of children and the community. With a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including discounts, holidays, and career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about the leisure industry and ready for a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Staff benefit scheme with discounts

Discounted Staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Insurance and saving schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes

Fully funded training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent is required; training can be provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support local communities and promote active lifestyles through various leisure activities.
• Ensure safety and provide excellent customer service as a lifeguard.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Relations

Flexibility

Passion for Leisure Industry

Education

NPLQ Qualification or Equivalent

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Lifeguard (Training Provided) - Full Time - King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove

Location: Hove, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Would you like to work with children and make an impact on their lives? Not sure what your next step in life is going to be? Would you like fully funded training and support to learn a new skill? Do you fancy a change and are up for a new challenge?

If you answered yes to any of these then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

Being a lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life-long skills like teamwork and communication. It is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift. You get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues. We are offering fully funded training in the recognised NPLQ lifeguarding qualification which will give you the skills to excel.

Our lifeguards are an integral part of our team and have gone on to become swim teachers, supervisors, and even more. We will support you to develop to reach your potential!

We are looking for people who have the following attributes:

• Team orientated approach
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities
• Great interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry

If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you.

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements:

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent - training can be provided for suitable candidates
• 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)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment