Lifeguard post at Leisure at Cheltenham, the swim and sports centre run by The Cheltenham Trust, an independent charity with five venues in the town. Permanent roles are open on part-time or casual hours, covering pool supervision, safety checks, cleanliness and first aid for customers and staff. Shifts of up to eight hours fall across a rota running from 5:30am to 10:30pm on weekdays and 8am to 8pm at weekends, with a four-week pattern for full-time staff. An NPLQ qualification is required to apply.
What the job involves
- Supervising the swimming pool and ensuring safety measures are met
- Welcoming customers and ensuring their safety, working inside and outside the pools
- Checking the safety of equipment and reporting any damage
- Keeping a consistently high standard of cleanliness and hygiene
- Assisting with supervision of children's activities, including parties, play schemes and courses
- Providing first aid to customers and staff where required
What’s required
Qualifications
- NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard) qualification
Skills & knowledge
- Confident swimmer
- Keen interest in sport and enthusiasm for keeping fit
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Other
- Willingness to undertake lifeguard-appropriate training, including first aid training
Nice to have
- Experience in a leisure environment in a similar role
- First Aid qualification
What’s offered
- Career development opportunities with full training and support
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Employee leisure membership discounts
- Discounts in all cafés and venues
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexibility over days and hours worked, with part-time, full-time and casual hours available
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
