Lifeguard in Haywards Heath

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes it’s people who make a community. We build homes and deliver services for everyone to thrive. At Places Leisure we change lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK’s leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We have an exciting new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure. You will work in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people, help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very 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 will support you in achieving this qualification through our continuous learning and development opportunities. There are many opportunities within Places Leisure. Starting your career as a Lifeguard is a great first step to routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service.

In the Lifeguard role we offer ongoing training & competency assessments, first‑aid training, swimming teacher qualifications and various apprenticeship routes.

More About You

• A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.
• You will supervise our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.
• You will act safely and hold responsibility for the health and safety of all pool users, overseeing the building’s operations.
• You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the safety of our customers while they enjoy the facilities.
• You will deliver first‑class customer service, dealing with customers in a friendly and professional manner and going above and beyond to meet the highest standards.
• You will maintain first‑class cleanliness, acting when required.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business that offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• We align with the Real Living Wage Foundation.
• A 2% bonus scheme for all colleagues.
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to four juniors.
• Flexible working (including part‑time, shift work and more).
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Ongoing personal learning and development.
• Access to our Company Pension scheme.
• A cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafés.
• 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 in your career, apply via our simple 5‑minute application process. Upload a CV that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. We may bring the closing date forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. Apply immediately to avoid disappointment.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will 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 and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.