Lifeguard Team Leader & Facility Supervisor

Sodexo Ltd; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Apprenticeships

Career development

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a vigilant lifeguard supervisor to lead the leisure facility team at Merville Barracks. You will focus on customer satisfaction and ensure safe, smooth operation of the pool and related areas.

You will monitor SOPs, COSHH, and Safe Systems of Work, oversee cleaning regimes, and handle opening/closing procedures daily. A strong communicator with a current NPLQ and ICT skills will thrive, as will someone who can balance downtime with peak activity and maintain service excellence

Qualifications

• Experience in managing/leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• ICT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifeguard team and manage shift patterns.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work.
• Plan lifeguard sessions and pool coverage.
• Submit weekly pay variations and overtime.
• Manage disciplinary matters, rosters and leave.
• Attend monthly lifeguard training and maintain NPLQ.
• Coordinate with reception for gym bookings and equipment setup.
• Oversee cleaning regimes and opening/closing duties.
• Champion health and safety practices and report near misses.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Health and safety

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a vigilant lifeguard supervisor to lead the leisure facility team at Merville Barracks. You will focus on customer satisfaction and ensure safe, smooth operation of the pool and related areas.

You will monitor SOPs, COSHH, and Safe Systems of Work, oversee cleaning regimes, and handle opening/closing procedures daily. A strong communicator with a current NPLQ and ICT skills will thrive, as will someone who can balance downtime with peak activity and maintain service excellence