We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people build community. We create homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
We aren’t your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is 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 new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.
A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) would be beneficial; however, if you are safety conscious, a competent swimmer and eager to gain valuable life skills, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification through our continuous learning and development opportunities.
There are many opportunities available within Places Leisure. Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to many different routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service.
In the Lifeguard role, we offer ongoing training and competency assessments as well as opportunities for first aid at work training, swimming teacher qualifications and a variety of apprenticeship routes.
More About You
A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.
* You will be responsible for the supervision of our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.
* You will always act safely whilst holding responsibility for the Health and Safety of all pool users and oversee the operations of the building.
* You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the safety of our customers whilst they are enjoying the use of our facilities.
* You will have a passion for delivering first class customer service and deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner whilst going above and beyond to deliver the highest of standards.
* You will have an eye for first class cleanliness and will put this into action whenever required.
Benefits
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, including:
* We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
* Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
* An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
* Access to our Company Pension scheme
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
What’s next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply through our simple 5‑minute application process. Upload your CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested, we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device, ensure your CV is stored in the cloud. We currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
Safeguarding: At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures; our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
Armed Forces – We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner, and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident – We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
Location details: High Wycombe, Woking, St Albans, Uxbridge, Oxford, Ealing, West Byfleet, Wokingham, Stoke Poges and other locations. Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other.
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