About the Company
We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people make a community. That is why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we change lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
Role Summary
We have an exciting new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.
Career Opportunities
Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to many different routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service.
Responsibilities
- Supervise customers and other lifeguards using swimming and pool facilities.
- Act safely while holding responsibility for the health and safety of all pool users and overseeing the operations of the building.
- Maintain excellent attention to detail to ensure the safety of our customers while they enjoy the facilities.
- Deliver first‑class customer service, dealing with customers in a friendly and professional manner while going above and beyond to deliver the highest standards.
- Ensure a clean environment, acting quickly when required.
Qualifications and Experience
- A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.
- Excellent swimming ability and safety consciousness.
- Eagerness to gain valuable life skills and a willingness to pursue continuous learning and development opportunities.
Benefits
- Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to four juniors.
- Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes.
- Extra perks including large discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee an interview to candidates serving or having served in the armed forces, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses or partners who meet the essential criteria. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. We also guarantee an interview to neurodivergent applicants who meet the criteria.
Safeguarding
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. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable.
