Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified NEW Center Parcs Posted today Ballymahon

Center Parcs; Ballymahon; Remote; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes and access to leisure

Discounts on breaks and in shops/rests

Bonus scheme and rewards

Supportive team

Career development and training

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest Lifeguard role available for trainee or qualified candidates. You will help keep guests safe in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, monitor pools and respond to emergencies while delivering high‑quality guest service.

The role requires completing NPLQ training, Garda vetting before starting, and offers career development opportunities with various employee benefits. Flexible shifts and weekend work are included.

Qualifications

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification (for qualified Lifeguards)
• 20 hours of continued professional development (CPD) after qualification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool areas, ensuring guest safety and responding to emergencies
• Provide friendly, professional customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards
• Complete NPLQ training and demonstrate rescue and first aid skills

Skills

Strong swimmer

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Friendly demeanor

Education

RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification

20 hours CPD

Job description

Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified

Longford Forest | €15.73 per hour

Keep guests smiling and safe

As a Lifeguard in our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, you'll help create a safe and welcoming experience for every guest. You'll uphold the highest health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest care.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor pool areas, ensuring guest safety and responding to emergencies
• Provide friendly, professional customer service
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards
• Complete NPLQ training and demonstrate rescue and first aid skills

To be a Lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer and pass a swim test during the interview, which includes diving into deep water, timed swimming on front and back and exiting the pool without assistance.

Trainee Lifeguards must attend a 5‑day NPLQ course. Employment is subject to passing the course. The course includes classroom sessions on Lifeguard responsibilities, observing pool guests, performing rescues and administering first aid and CPR.

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

• Full-time and part‑time contracts, shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Midweek availability is essential
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Free transport to and from work is available from Ballymahon and Longford Town for colleagues without access to their own transport
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification and completed 20‑hours of continued professional development (Qualified Lifeguards only)
• Able to swim 50 metres within 55 seconds
• Communicate effectively with people and stay calm under pressure
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

Note: You'll need to complete a Garda vetting 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 we care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

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. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Sound like your kind of job?