Overview
Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified role at Center Parcs UK & Ireland. The Subtropical Swimming Paradise is heated to 29.5C year-round and open daily from 10:00 to 21:00. The area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool, flumes, and wild water rapids. Activities include Snorkel, Scuba Diving, and Aqua jets.
LIFEGUARD - TRAINEE / QUALIFIED | £13.29 per hour
Responsibilities
* Be the main point of contact for guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, delivering a welcoming, positive, and professional guest experience while ensuring health and safety compliance in the pool environment.
* Maintain cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensure all company and legal requirements are met at all times.
* Act as a friendly, vigilant team member who seeks opportunities to meet guests’ requirements and provide personal attention and care.
* Assist with maintaining safety, guest care, and operational standards as part of the Center Parcs team.
Training and Interview Process
* Trainee candidates will be required to attend an NPLQ course; an offer of employment is subject to passing the course and a successful interview.
* The course will be full-time for 5 days and covers responsibilities of lifeguarding, observation of guests, rescue techniques, and first aid/CPR.
* If invited to interview, you will be required to complete a swim test (diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on front and back, and exiting the pool without a ladder or steps).
* Due to the sensitive nature of the role, the successful applicant will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; the outcome must be satisfactory for employment to commence.
Requirements
Essential
* Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
* Ability to perform under pressure
* RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification – for qualified lifeguards
* Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
Desirable
* First Aid Certificate
* Experience in Pool Plant Operation
* Use of a Defibrillator
Hours and Contracts
Flexible contracts with varying hours; you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Available options:
* 48 hours per 4 week period – 6 hour shifts, weekends only
* 75 hours per 4 week period – 6 hours, weekdays & weekends
* 100 hours per 4 week period – 7.5 hours
Please state your desired contracted hours under the suitability section of your application form. The village is open 365 days a year; working hours may include public/bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis.
About You
You must possess excellent communication skills and be friendly and approachable to provide a supportive role to our guests with personal attention and care at all times.
Benefits
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – vouchers
* Free use of leisure facilities
* Discounted Center Parcs breaks
* 20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets
* Access to Perks at Work Portal with discounts
* Employee Assistance Program for financial, health and legal support
* Career development opportunities and externally recognized qualifications
Interviews are ongoing. This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is encouraged.
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