Lifeguard

Recruiter
Virgin Active
Location
SW19 1AQ, London (Greater)
Salary
£6.70 per hour + excellent benefits
Posted
02 Sep 2015
Closes
30 Sep 2015
Ref
WimbleNor109
Sector
Sports jobs, Pool Lifeguard
Job Type
Full Time

Fit for Virgin Active……?

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.

Your job….

  • 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.

What we can’t live without…

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.

  • 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.

Your commitment….

This role is full time, working 32+ hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business; specific shift patterns include earlies (6:15am-1:15pm), early mid (8:45am-5:45pm), mids (9:30am-6:30pm), lates (2pm-10:30pm) and weekends - Saturdays (7:45am-1:30pm/8am-4:30pm/11am-6:30pm/2pm-8pm) Sundays (8:30am-5:15pm/9am-6:30pm/11:45am-8pm).