Lifeguard - Birmingham

Lifeguard (Casual) | Erdington Leisure Centre

Location: Orphanage Road, Birmingham, B24 9HU

Working Hours: Casual

Salary: £7.85 plus 95p per hour annual leave entitlement

An exciting opportunity has arisen, as we are currently recruiting for a Casual Lifeguard to work as part of the large operational team within a busy leisure environment to work as and when required at Erdington Leisure centre.

This state of the art new site boasts a 25mtr pool, steam room, 75+ station gym, free weights area plus workout studio.

Our committed staff are passionate about supporting our customers to achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals.

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust is committed to providing a safe, warm, clean, friendly, fun environment for the local community at an affordable cost. Honesty, integrity and a positive, can-do attitude are key to helping us deliver this mission and are values we expect from each individual.

Key Purpose of the role?

The Lifeguard's role is to work within the centre, ensuring customer safety and high standards of service and customer care at all times.  The role will involve supervision of specific activities including lifeguarding the swimming pools, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and the safe handling and set up of equipment.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of working within the leisure environment with the ability to set and achieve high standards of cleanliness and personal presentation as well as excellent communication and customer service skills. You should also have a good awareness of Health & Safety policies and procedures

It is essential that you hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Some of the benefits of working for Birmingham Community Leisure Trust:

- Free use of all the facilities at the Centre
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities

If you feel you meet the criteria for the role please apply and upload a copy of your CV.

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy all relevant positions will be subject to an enhanced disclosure. NCLT adhere to the recruitment of ex-offenders policy, a copy of which can be made available on request A copy of the Access NI code of practice is also available upon request.