Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified NEW Center Parcs Posted today Penrith

Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and open from 10am to 9pm daily, the huge pool area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool and exciting flumes as well as the wild water rapids. There are many activities available from learning to snorkel, scuba diving and aqua jets.

A Lifeguard is the main point of contact for our guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. You will demonstrate just the right mix of welcoming our guests in a positive, friendly manner and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety necessary in the pool environment. As the face of Center Parcs, you will make a great lasting impression on our guests, impressing them with your professionalism and guest care skills. You will be a friendly, naturally helpful and vigilant team member who naturally seeks out opportunities to ensure the guests' requirements are met. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensuring that all company and legal requirements are met at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
• Ability to perform and remain calm under pressure
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification – for qualified lifeguards
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Experience in Pool Plant Operation (desirable)
• Use of a Defibrillator (desirable)

Training

Trainee candidates will be required to attend an NPLQ course. The course will be full‑time hours for 6 days and include classroom sessions on the responsibilities of being a Lifeguard, how to observe our pool guests, how to rescue those in need and how to administer first aid and CPR. To be a lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer. If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to complete a swim test, which includes diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on both front and back and exiting the pool without using a ladder / step. Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

Hours of Work

We have a variety of contract sizes up to 96 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will fall between 8:45am and 8:45pm, and will vary from 4 to 7.5 hours in length. This will include working alternate weekends. Please note one shift per month will begin at 7:30am for training purposes. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will 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 as you will provide a supportive role to our guests, providing personal attention and care at all times.

Benefits

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

Application Process

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, you can find a realistic overview of your commute. Interviews to be held: Ongoing. Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

EEO Statement

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.