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Lifeguard - Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Job Type: Full Time

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

We value our team as much as our communities, ensuring they are appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number – you're part of our cause.

More about your role

We have an exciting opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, working in a fun, lively environment with like-minded individuals. You will inspire others to work together and deliver their best.

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is beneficial, but if you're safety-conscious, a competent swimmer, and eager to gain valuable skills, we will support you in achieving this through our continuous learning and development programs.

Starting as a Lifeguard can lead to various career routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness, or Customer Service. We offer ongoing training, competency assessments, first aid at work training, swimming teacher qualifications, and apprenticeship routes.

Essential requirement: A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

More about you

• You will supervise our customers and fellow lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.
• You will act safely, ensuring the health and safety of all pool users and overseeing building operations.
• You will have excellent attention to detail to ensure customer safety.
• You will deliver first-class customer service in a friendly and professional manner, exceeding standards.
• You will maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious organization offering challenging and rewarding work. Our benefits include:

• Alignment with the Real Living Wage Foundation
• A 2% bonus scheme for all colleagues
• Full health & fitness membership for you, a nominated adult, and up to four juniors
• Flexible working options, including part-time and shift work
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ongoing personal development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan (up to £500/year)
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, shop, and cafes
• Additional perks with discounts from various shops, cinemas, and more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step, click 'apply'. You will be redirected to our careers site for more details, a full job description, and to apply directly.

We are committed to safeguarding and creating safe communities. Our recruitment includes pre-employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable, and we expect all staff to uphold our safeguarding policies and report concerns to protect our communities.