Senior Lifeguard

Serco; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Lifeguard for the Maidstone Leisure Trust to ensure customer safety and high standards of service. The role involves managing the facility, supervising activities, and contributing to an inclusive leisure hub. Applicants should possess the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and strong swimming skills, alongside relevant experience. This position offers excellent development opportunities and benefits such as free gym membership.

Benefits

Free membership at Centreplus

Discounted classes and facilities

Free safeguarding training and DBS check

6% employer-matched pension contribution

Days of annual leave plus public holidays

Life assurance up to 2x base salary

Qualifications

• Experience in a leisure environment with pool supervision.
• Can-do attitude and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer safety and high standards of service.
• Manage the facility in the absence of the duty manager.
• Supervise specific activities and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Vigilant

Handling pressurized situations

Strong swimming skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving Society)

First Aid Qualification

Job description

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Working Hours: hours per week, mixture of earlies, lates and weekends on a rota basis

Here at Maidstone Leisure Trust, our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services, we need an enthusiastic and customer-focused team. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Lifeguard to join our centre.

The role of the Senior Lifeguard is to ensure customer safety and high standards of service and customer care while working within the centre.

You will report to the duty manager, and in their absence, you will manage the facility, ensuring all activities are delivered to a high standard.

You will supervise specific activities, maintain cleanliness standards, and handle and set up equipment safely.

Pool activities rely on your presence. You'll be part of a close-knit and supportive team committed to providing an inclusive leisure hub for the community.

We share your passion for leisure and offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities. Benefits include free gym membership and various discounts.

Serco manages these facilities on behalf of the Trust.

What you’ll need to do the role

We seek candidates with prior experience in a leisure environment, pool supervision, and a can-do attitude.

As a Senior Lifeguard, you must be safety-conscious, vigilant, and capable of handling pressurized situations. Strong swimming skills and holding a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving Society) or equivalent, along with a first aid qualification, are essential.

Why Serco

Meaningful work: Lifeguards are vital to our centres' operation, ensuring customer safety and saving lives.

Career opportunities: Progress into senior roles or other management positions within our facilities.

Supportive team: Our centres are friendly, and resources for career development are available through Serco Learning.

What we offer

• Free membership at Centreplus and discounted classes and facilities
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Days of annual leave plus public holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited manages the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities. If you have additional queries or need extra time to submit an application, contact the Recruitment Team. Employees will undergo a DBS check where appropriate.