At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure pool safety, provide excellent customer service, and maintain cleanliness.
- Company: Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, a friendly and inclusive leisure hub.
- Benefits: Free leisure access, discounts, training opportunities, and up to 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the community while enjoying a fun and active role.
- Qualifications: Strong swimming skills and a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Overview
Shropshire Community Leisure Trust delivers affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities in a safe, clean, friendly and welcoming space.
The Trust aims to support healthier and happier lives for everyone, and a full-time Lifeguard is sought to join the team and help make a positive difference every day.
As a Lifeguard you will be an important part of the centre, ensuring that pool users can enjoy their visit safely and have access to everything they need.
The leisure centre has a close-knit and supportive team and works toward providing an inclusive leisure hub for the community.
The role includes excellent training and development opportunities and benefits such as free leisure access and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality customer service as you interact with pool users of all ages and backgrounds.
- Supervise pool activities and maintain high standards of cleanliness in the pool area.
- Ensure the safe handling and setup of pool equipment and act to save lives when needed.
- Stay safety-conscious, vigilant, and able to manage pressurised situations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong swimming skills and the ability to perform lifesaving actions when required.
- Holding a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (Royal Life Saving Society) or an equivalent qualification.
- Excellent customer service skills and a flexible, people-oriented approach to interacting with customers.
- Commitment to safety and maintaining a welcoming environment for all users.
About the Role & Career Progression
Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited is appointed as the Trust's Managing Agent and manages the recruitment process for the Trust.
The role offers opportunities for progression, including potential advancement to senior lifeguard positions and other centre management roles across the Trust’s 55 facilities, supported by Serco Learning.
What We Offer
- Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS check.
- Excellent development and training opportunities.
- 6% employer matched pension contribution.
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata).
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary.
- Additional Information
Applicants should be aware that a DBS check will be conducted where appropriate.
To inquire or submit an application, contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000.
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities.
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