Lifeguard (Weekends)

GLL; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure provider in Lewisham is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to work weekends at Forest Hill Pools Leisure Centre. The ideal candidate will have a passion for swimming, excellent customer service skills, and ideally hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Responsibilities include supervising pool activities, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with customer queries. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a career in the leisure industry while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Real Living Wage salary

Learning & development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Job security

Discounts on holidays and experiences

Qualifications

• Passion for swimming and customer service.
• Experience in leisure or pool environments is advantageous.
• Willingness to undergo NPLQ training if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool activities and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool area.
• Provide first-class customer service.
• Assist in general upkeep of the centre.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Customer service focus

Knowledge of health and safety

Team player

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Overview

GLL is looking for a part time Lifeguard to work weekends (21 hours) at Forest Hill Pools Leisure Centre in Lewisham, London. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Lifeguard, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Lifeguard job, it’s a career.

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

What you need

• A can-do attitude
• A real focus on customer service
• Passion and personality
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Be a great team player
• Ideally you’ll have your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) with up to date NPLQ training records; if not, the NPLQ training can be provided subject to passing a swim test.

What you’ll do

• You will experience regular pool rotations
• Supervising and cleaning the pool area
• Setting up equipment
• Deliver first-class customer service
• Deal with customer queries
• When not poolside you will be a key support to your team on a daily basis, from preparing Studios, Gyms or Sports Halls for various activities to the general cleaning and upkeep of the centre.

About GLL and benefits

• As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
• A Real Living Wage salary or above
• A Values driven organisation
• Learning & development to support career development
• Good Pension schemes
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
• Job security – GLL has been operating over 30 years and is the largest leisure provider in the UK
• Industry leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run, plus associated social events
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off BuyAGift
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products
• Ride to work scheme
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses

About the organisation

Our responsibilities and opportunities reflect GLL’s status as the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, managing over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We oversee public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.

Our commitments and culture

Our workforce is drawn from the communities we serve. One of our core values is “More than a Job,” reflecting the wide range of possibilities and opportunities available to our employees. We are dedicated to positively impacting our people, offering flexible and part-time working options to align with your lifestyle. Subject to available vacancies, you may choose between a regular work schedule with a contractual commitment or the freedom of flexible hours, contributing to the health and wellbeing of your community.

Employment options

• Permanent Employment Contract: Available in part-time and full-time capacities.
• Flexible Worker Engagement: Join our flexible worker pool for more adaptable working hours.
• If you prefer a consistent number of working hours and can accommodate a 7-day-a-week service, a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the ideal choice for you.

Areas of work

• Sport and leisure
• Events and catering
• Health and beauty
• Corporate support
• Working with children

Our values and joining

GLL is proud to be an Investors in People Gold Award employer. We embrace inclusivity and diversity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. As a living wage employer, we guarantee fair compensation, with pay rates determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants under 18 will receive pay appropriate to their age group.

Join Us

No matter how you choose to work with us, you can expect to be a valued member of our team, collaborating with great colleagues and making a real difference in people’s lives. Explore the possibilities with GLL and help us create healthier, happier communities.