At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pool safety, maintain cleanliness, and support club operations.
- Company: Join Virgin Active, a leader in wellness and leisure experiences.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, complimentary membership, and discounts across Virgin Group.
- Other info: Access to mental health support and financial advice.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while enjoying a fun and active environment.
- Qualifications: No prior lifeguard qualification needed; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 27000 £ per year.
Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. We take value in recruiting only the very best Lifeguards to join our Club teams, to ensure our members can use our pools and spa areas safely at all times.
As a Lifeguard, your passion for swimming and love of great customer service will shine through when supervising our members in the pool, as well as supporting the Operations team in keeping our clubs clean and tidy.
The Role:
- Incorporating a friendly, calm and approachable nature with the ability to act quickly and effectively at all times.
- Ensuring the utmost safety of our members in the pool and spa areas, taking responsibility for your own personal safety and that of others.
- Consistently acting in a safe manner, knowing the importance of completing safety checks and recording them accurately.
- Monitoring water chemical levels and cleaning the water when appropriate.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of all areas and adhering to the high standards of Virgin Active.
- Responsibility for compliance with all mandatory training and health and safety.
- Fulfilling Duty Shifts when required, therefore having responsibility and accountability during the shift, controlling staffing and facility issues throughout the club.
Qualifications
You do not currently hold a lifeguard qualification? No problem – we’ll provide you with training and you’ll receive a Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding over the course of 5 days.
Our Perks:
- 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you to take them.
- Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
- Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
- Discounts across Virgin Active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
- Join Virgin Family - communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, with many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2).
- Access to Salary Finance for loans and savings plans, as well as help to become a personal finance expert.
- BUPA employer assistance programme with 4 free counselling sessions.
- Complimentary corporate letting services through Dexters – meaning no tenant charges.
- Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
- Discount on all Academy courses, trained by the very best instructors.
Locations
Lifeguard (Training Provided) - Brentwood employer: Virgin Active
Virgin Active is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its team members. With a vibrant work culture that emphasises wellness, employees enjoy generous benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, complimentary gym memberships, and access to mental health support. The company fosters growth through training opportunities, including lifeguard qualifications, and offers unique perks like discounts across the Virgin Group, making it a rewarding place to build a career in leisure and fitness.
