Overview
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We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise focused on building communities. At Places Leisure we create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
We’re not your typical company. We value our people and support them as part of our purpose.
More About Your Role
We have an exciting opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, working in a fun, lively environment with like-minded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their best.
A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) would be beneficial. 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 learning and development opportunities.
Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to many routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service. We offer ongoing training & competency assessments, plus opportunities for first aid at work training, swimming teacher qualifications and various apprenticeship routes.
More About You
A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.
Responsibilities
* 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 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, apply through our simple 5-minute application process and upload your CV showing how you meet the role requirements.
Please note that we may close the role early if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you’re interested, apply now to avoid disappointment.
For mobile users, store your CV in the cloud (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox).
Safeguarding & Equality
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. Our recruitment includes pre-employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable, to promote a safe working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture and report concerns to protect our communities.
Armed Forces
We 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, who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on daily activities.
Neurodivergent
Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
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