Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and open from 9am to 8pm 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.
SWIMMING POOL TEAM LEADER | £14.77 per hour
In this role, you will support the management team by ensuring the smooth running of all pool facilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as you will build and maintain professional working relationships with all colleagues.
Previous supervisory experience is required as you will be responsible for the coaching and continuous development of all members of the team. Other supervisory experience will include the timely completion of performance appraisals and ensuring that all legal training is completed as per company standards.
The successful candidate will help drive retail sales and assist the Swimming Pool Manager in achieving all financial targets.
The ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly manner and will be committed to providing the highest level of guest care.
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 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. There will be a mixture of early and late shifts and will include working 3 out of 4 weekends.
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. RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification
2. Good communication skills
3. Supervisory experience of working in a similar position and environment
4. Experience of managing people, good attention to detail
5. Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
Desirable requirements:
6. First Aid Certificate
7. ISRM Pool Plant Course
8. ISRM Higher Professional Diploma or similar leisure supervisor qualification
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
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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