Location_on Location: Wilmslow Leisure Centre
work_outline Basis: Full time
Lifeguard (Qualified) - Full Time @ Wilmslow
FLEXIBLE & REWARDING JOB ALERT!
Our Pool Lifeguard job is a LIFESAVING OPPORTUNITY and perfect for anyone wanting a career in Leisure.
We are looking for someone with the right skills and behaviours - so even if you are not NPLQ qualified, please apply as we may be able to fund this for you!
Starting salary of over £22.5k (pro rata)!
Help people of all ages live well & for longer by giving them a safe and happy experience when they come swimming. Pool Lifeguards ensure swimmers and non-swimmers keep coming back to their local swimming pool time and time again to enjoy activities such as lane swimming, pool parties, family swims and swimming lessons - creating lasting happy memories of their local swimming pool.
If you enjoy working as part of a team & making people smile, our Pool Lifeguard job is perfect for you - whether you are just starting out in your career or have plenty of work experience! It’s also a great opportunity to:
* Kick start your career in the leisure industry
* Develop workplace skills such as communication & customer service to take onto further study & education
* Become a local role model to young swimmers
* Make lifelong friends!
NPLQ required!
Hours: 37 (full time)
Everybody swimming pools are open 7 days a week – generally from 6am to 10pm (subject to each pool’s programme) and our lifeguards work on shift rota basis across the week and weekends.
Location: Wilmslow Leisure Centre
Salary: £22,778 per annum
Closing Date: 17th February 2025
(we reserve the right to close the advert early if enough suitable candidates are found)
Interview Date: W/C 24th February 2025 (TBC)
Competency Assessment Date: TBC (approx 7 days after closing date)
Please let us know before the closing date if you are unable to attend the assessment.
Candidates will be assessed on the following:
* Swim 100 metres on the front and then on the back (Continuously)
* Tread water for 30 seconds then climb out unaided without the use of steps or ladder
* Perform a contact rescue in Deep water (scenario based)
* 20 metre swim 20 metre tow timed swim (Conscious Casualty) to be completed in no more than 65 seconds
* 20 metre swim 10 metre to timed swim (Unconscious casualty) to be completed in more than 45 seconds
* Spinal injury management in Deep water (Vice Grip) and trawl 10 metres
* Spinal injury management in shallow water (Head splint)
* Deep water recovery to the deepest part of the pool (depending on the pool range from 1.7 to 3 metres), perform rescue breathing in the water or assisted lift to poolside
* Adult drowning CPR with the use of a pocket mask and AED
* Child or Infant CPR with the use of an AED
* Demonstrate the treatment for a severe bleed and Shock
* Demonstrate the treatment for an injury to a bone, muscle or joint
* Answer 12 multiple choice questions based on pool Lifeguarding (section 1) and CPR/First aid (Section 3)
If successful after the shortlisting process, you will receive a formal invitation with further tools and guidance to assist you in preparing for the assessment, should you need it.
Working at Everybody is a rewarding experience!
* Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun, and caring environment
* Discounted gym membership
* Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays
* 24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme
* Generous local & national discounts – helping your salary go that bit further
* Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy – our very own ‘Excellent’ accredited training provider helping you stay “Fit for the Future”
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Sharing in Success bonus scheme
* & more!
About Everybody
We’re a fast growing, ambitious Charitable Trust – operating 17 leisure centres with 9 cafes & 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not for profit organisation, we’ve a passion for improving health and wellbeing – and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer.
You’ll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we’re a tad competitive (in a friendly way)!
‘Developing our people’ is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward – after all it’s all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow!
Any questions? email recruitment@everybody.org.uk or call 07816 446161
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