Lifeguard

Virgin Active
B90 8AT, Solihull
Competitive salary + excellent benefits
03 Jul 2015
31 Jul 2015
Solihull174
Full Time

Are you a qualified lifeguard committed to ensuring swimmers are safe and happy in the pool area at all times?

We’re looking for a competent lifeguard to take responsibility for the health and safety of our members and ensure all our poolside activities are promoted and run effectively.

Duties included:

  • Supervision of our members within the pool & surrounding areas, to ensure safety at all times.
  • Enthusiastically engage with our members, providing a great customer service and representation of the Club.
  • Be dedicated to promoting and running effective poolside activities to create a fantastic experience & atmosphere for members.
  • Proactively carry out daily checks such as water temperature & equipment storage, ensuring the company standard is maintained to the highest level.
  • Taking pride in poolside surroundings, by conducting cleaning duties to ensure safety, hygiene & pleasant area at all times.
  • Additional activities to support club operation where required.

Confident in your ability to ensure our swimmers are safe and happy at all times; you’re also keen to make the most of your qualifications.

Specific requirements of successful candidate:

  • Current Lifeguard qualification and fully registered with either:          
    • RLSS- IQL National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
    • HABC Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (QCF).
    • STA Professional Award for Pool Lifeguard (QCF)
  • Strong communication skills and experience in a customer facing environment and able to respond appropriately and efficiently to member feedback.
  • A friendly, calm and approachable nature with the ability to act quickly and effectively, should the need arise.

This role is full/part time, working 20 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business; specific shift patterns include 6:30am start for ‘earlies’ and 10:30pm finishes for ‘lates’.