Lifeguard - Qualified
Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Open from 10am to 9pm daily the huge pool area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool and exciting flumes as well as the wild water rapids. There are many activities available from learning to Snorkel, Scuba Diving and Aqua jets.
LIFEGUARD - QUALIFIED | £12.46 per hour
A Lifeguard is the main point of contact for our guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. You will demonstrate just the right mix of welcoming our guests in a positive, friendly manner and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety necessary in the pool environment. As the face of Center Parcs, you will make a great lasting impression on our guests, impressing them with your professionalism and guest care skills.
You will be a friendly, naturally helpful and vigilant team member who naturally seeks out opportunities to ensure the guests' requirements are met. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensure that all company and legal requirements are met at all times.
As part of the interview process, candidates are required to complete a swim test.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work either 90, 120 or 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will fall between 7am and 10pm.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
1. Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
2. Ability to perform and remain calm under pressure
3. RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification – for qualified lifeguards
4. Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
5. Candidates must be able to swim 50 metres in 55 seconds to progress to interview stage
Desirable requirements:
6. First Aid Certificate
7. Experience in Pool Plant Operation
8. Use of a Defibrillator
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
9. Colleague Bonus Scheme
10. Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
11. Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
12. Free use of our leisure facilities
13. Discounted Center Parcs breaks
14. 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
15. Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
16. An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
17. Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications