lifeguard
12 the last 358 days, recently 2023-10-11
Responsibility
- what’s important to us…
- at Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day
- if you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you
Show more +30 - if you answered yes to any of these then this may be the perfect opportunity for you
- we understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience
- we can offer a supportive and welcoming environment, joining a team to deliver high quality services
- we’re not looking for the next Duncan Goodhew but you will need to be able to swim competently
- being a lifeguard with us is great as you will develop life-long skills like teamwork and communication
- customers – we have no business without them so we need to make sure they want to come back after each visit. This can only be achieved through our team delivering great service
- partners – we work on behalf of our Council partners to deliver their services to the local community. We can’t do this without our colleagues
- however, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder’ and that’s absolutely fine with us
- we are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives
- what is really important is that you are happy in your work
- green Matters – we are fully committed to being the most Environmental and Sustainable leisure operator we can be and we know we all have a part to play to reduce the impact on the environment
- we will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their colleagues
- from Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community
- in the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities
- part time hours are also available
- if you care about delivering great customer experiences, want to give something back to the community where you live and want to help our environment, we would love for you to join our team at Freedom Leisure
- we strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together
- colleagues – our teams are the service! We can’t achieve anything without them and hopefully this could be YOU
- in the role as a Lifeguard, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives and in many ways. This will start with ensuring our centres are welcoming, clean and safe environment for all of our customers
- if you need extra coaching to get to the level needed to become a lifeguard, don’t worry as one of our excellent swim teachers will be able to support you to improve
- it is one of our most rewarding jobs and leaves you feeling really great at the end of a shift and you get to meet people from all walks of life and make lifelong friends with your colleagues
- A full training programme will be provided and for those that want to go further, we will work with you to develop a career path with us
- if you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key
- in the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested
- would you like to work with children and make an impact on their lives? Are you a Qualified Lifeguard? Would you like to work for one of the most successful not for profit leisure trusts in the UK?
- at Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too
- hours: Casual hours, as and when required
- hours: Up to 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday
- hours: Various hours available, Monday - Sunday
- hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday
Requirements
- NPLQ qualification
- well developed interpersonal skills
- jump / dive into deep water
Show more +34 - NPLQ qualification or equivalent - training can be provided
- NPLQ qualification or equivalent
- NPLQ qualification or equivalent, would be desirable
- willingness to gain the NPLQ qualification
- gofynion
- NPLQ qualification however training can be provided
- team orientated approach
- to be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
- swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
- first Aid at Work
- competent swimmer – swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process
- cymhwyster NPLQ neu debyg
- an ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities
- demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
- swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back
- cymorth Cyntaf yn y Gwaith
- great interpersonal skills
- flexible and adaptable
- in deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
- gallu a dealltwriaeth o sut i ymwneud â chwsmeriaid o bob oed a gallu, a hefyd pob lefel o staff
- surface dive to the floor of the pool
- an ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
- strong swimmer and able to attend a week long training course
- sgiliau rhyngbersonol datblygedig
- climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder / steps where the pool design permits
- agwedd o weithio fel tîm, yn gallu gweithio ar draws ffiniau’r sefydliad a dangos diddordeb a chefnogi gwaith staff a chydweithwyr
- team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
- you will need to be available for the entire course duration including the assessment date
- gallu gweithio’n hyblyg a deall cyfarwyddiadau gan reolwyr
- the assessment will take place at the end of the course
- dangos angerdd ac egni i’r diwydiant hamdden
- regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate
- be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment
- yn hyblyg ac ystwyth
Trade
- education & Instruction
- Education & Instruction
low salary - 6% lower than the average in this position
Earnings for position lifeguard
lifeguard - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company FREEDOM LEISURE is 1680£.
The national average salary is 1700£.
1000 £
Lowest
Lowest
1900 £
Average
Average
2800 £
Highest
Highest
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