Lifeguard - Spalding, Lincolnshire

Lifeguard - Spalding, Lincolnshire

2 Full Time positions urgently needed who will be interviewed immediately so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Castle Swimming Pool

This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader committed to providing a diverse and meaningful range of leisure and culture related activities for the local communities in which we serve.

Located in the heart of Spalding we are a community swimming pool with a range of facilities to offer our members which consist of a 25m swimming pool, learner pool and diving pool.

The Opportunity

The role of Lifeguardis a great position to be able to carry out and be involved in the full range of leisure activities.  This continually customer facing role provides rewarding opportunities. Meeting new people, variation in both activities and learning provides an exciting working day, every day.

Primary Objectives for the Lifeguard will be:

• To ensure the safety of and enjoyment of everybody using the swimming pool.
• To partake in the management of all aspects of the daily activities of the swimming pool.

The Lifeguard will focus day to day on the following tasks:

• To guide, care for and assist all customers.
• To facilitate a friendly but efficient working relationship with the people who use the swimming pool.
• To work as part of a team to achieve the objectives and usage targets of the swimming pool.
• To innovate ideas and initiate action to increase the usage of the swimming pool.
• To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort.
• Assist the Duty Manager in the effective control and security of the facility, patrolling all appropriate areas ensuring that equipment is stored safely and securely.
• To be aware of all Health and Safety issues within the Centre, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices.
• To ensure all parts of the Centre are safe and secure when not in use.
• To cover duties of such other members of staff as required.
• To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Leisure Centre.
• Portray a positive image of the swimming pool, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty.

The Person

• The post holder should ideally have a good general education and a desire to achieve a leisure management qualification. The postholder will possess a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and commitment to customer service.
• Previous experience is ideal however successful applicants will be provided with full training if applicable.
• You will be required to work on a rotating shift pattern which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• You will be required to undertake a full DBS check.

​What can Lex Leisure offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Lex Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

How to Apply

If you feel like you could bring some fresh ideas to the table we want to hear from you. 

Closing Date

• 25th May 2022

About Lex Leisure

Lex Leisure seeks to operate leisure venues on a commercial basis with a view to generating a surplus that can be used for our principal objective of supporting those who are disabled, physically or mentally or who require support or bespoke care plans to stay physically active. Lex Leisure, working with key partners, wants to empower disabled people to take a more active role in all aspects of sport and physical activity and for our facilities to be more inclusive and to provide a greater range of sporting opportunities for disabled people.