Overview
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We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people make a community. At Places Leisure we create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive and aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
More About Your Role
We have an exciting opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, where you will work 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 continuous learning and development opportunities.
There are many opportunities within Places Leisure. Starting as a Lifeguard can lead to routes in Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service. We offer ongoing training and 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.
* 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 while they use our facilities.
* You will have a passion for delivering first class customer service and engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner while aiming for the highest standards.
* You will have an eye for first class cleanliness and will act on it as required.
Benefits
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Real Living Wage alignment
* 2% bonus scheme for colleagues
* Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
* Flexible working (including part-time and shift work)
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Access to ongoing personal learning and development
* Access to our Company Pension scheme
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 per year
* Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
* Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more
What’s next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step, apply via our simple 5-minute process and upload your CV demonstrating how you meet the role requirements.
Please note we may bring the closing date forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested, apply immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device, ensure your CV is stored in the cloud (Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox).
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 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 those in our communities.
Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding
Armed Forces: We guarantee an interview for candidates who are serving or have formerly served who meet the essential criteria. Disability Confident: We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Neurodivergent: Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Note: This summary focuses on the Lifeguard role at Places Leisure and related safeguarding and equal opportunity commitments.
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