Spa Assistant / Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is hiring at Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Whinfell Forest for a Spa Assistant / Lifeguard. You will help keep guests safe, deliver great service and maintain a calm, clean spa environment. Duties include lifeguard support, guest service, and daily upkeep with hygiene standards.

DBS checks and a 5-day NPLQ course may apply for trainees. Shifts are part-time, 6:00am to 9:30pm, with a 128-hour minimum over 4 weeks; opportunities for development and career progression are

Qualifications

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS qualification for lifeguards.
• Must be able to complete a DBS check before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifeguard support and ensure guest safety at all times.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to enhance the guest experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and ambience through daily spa upkeep and deep cleaning routines.
• Support general maintenance to uphold spa presentation and hygiene standards.

Skills

Lifeguard

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Whinfell Forest | £13.83 per hour

Bring calm, care and confidence to every guest

Join our team as a Spa Assistant / Lifeguard and help create a safe, clean and tranquil environment for our guests. You'll deliver exceptional service while maintaining the high standards and serene atmosphere of our Aqua Sana Forest Spa.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide lifeguard support and ensure guest safety at all times
• Deliver outstanding customer service to enhance the guest experience
• Maintain cleanliness and ambience through daily spa upkeep and deep cleaning routines
• Support general maintenance to uphold spa presentation and hygiene standards

Please note Trainee candidates must attend a 5-day NPLQ course and employment will be subject to passing the course.

What's In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Part‑time contract, shifts fall between 6:00am to 9:30pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 128 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, alternate weekends and bank holidays

About You

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification- for Qualified Lifeguards
• Clear communicator with strong time management, attention to detail and initiative
• Ability to build positive relationships across all levels and work well in a team
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

As part of the interview process, candidates are required to complete a swim test.

Note: You'll need to complete a DBS check before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews will be held on 4th and 5th November 2026

Working here

Check your route before applying - Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

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