Overview
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Location: Oswestry Leisure Centre SY11 4QB
Working hours: Casual and contracted hours available to cover a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts
Salary: £7.61 to £12.21 per hour + excellent benefits
We are part of Shropshire Community Leisure Trust. Our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. We are recruiting casual and contracted Lifeguards to join our leisure centre.
As a Lifeguard you’ll play an important role in ensuring the pool is used safely and that visitors have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. You will be part of a close-knit, supportive team working to provide an inclusive leisure hub for the community. You will receive training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other discounts.
Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Provide excellent customer service as you interact with customers in a leisure environment
* Supervise activities, maintain high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensure safe handling and setup of pool equipment
* Maintain safety, be vigilant, and handle pressurised situations as a lifeguard
* Assist with life-saving techniques when needed
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong swimming skills
* Desirable: National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving Society) or equivalent
* Safety conscious with the ability to deal with varying situations
* Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
Why Serco
* Meaningful and vital work: swimming pools are central to our leisure centres; lifeguards ensure safety and enable activity
* A world of opportunity: potential progression into senior lifeguard roles or other centre management positions in Serco’s 55 facilities
* Great people: supportive teams and access to career progression through Serco Learning
What We Offer
* Free membership at the Centre, with heavily discounted use of classes and facilities
* Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
* Excellent development and training opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
* 6% employer-matched pension contribution
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
* Life assurance up to 2x base salary
* For all leisure benefits see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
We are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and invites applicants to contact the Recruitment Team with any queries or needs regarding the application process. DBS checks will be conducted where appropriate.
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