Senior Lifeguard

Places for People; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to ensure health and safety within swimming facilities while leading a team. This role requires a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and includes supervision, customer service, and operational duties. Join a vibrant team with access to a comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities.

Benefits

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme access

Healthcare cashback plan

Discounts on activities and shops

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Personal learning and development access

Qualifications

• Must hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Competent swimmer and safety-conscious required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customers and lifeguards while ensuring safety.
• Oversee operations of pool facilities.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Supervisory Skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Pool Plant Operations License

Job description

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes it's people who make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure, we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we aspire to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

More about your role

If you want to earn money while working in a fun, lively environment with a team of like-minded people, then this exciting new job could be for you. Working with passionate and driven individuals, you will be responsible for supervising our customers and other lifeguards while using our swimming and pool facilities. You will be responsible for the health and safety of pool users at all times and overseeing the operations of the building. Customer service and cleanliness will be of the highest standard, and you will respond promptly to customer queries.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential. Full training will be provided if you do not possess a Pool Plant Operations License. Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous. As you will be working poolside, you must be a competent swimmer and safety-conscious.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, offering all the challenges you could wish for.

We understand the importance of making our team happy, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult, and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working options, including part-time, shift work, and more
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ongoing personal learning and development
• Company pension scheme access
• Healthcare cashback plan – up to £500 savings per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop, and cafes
• Additional perks, including discounts from shops, cinemas, and more