Lifeguard Operations · Waterlooville

Horizon Leisure Centres; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A community leisure organization in Waterlooville is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee safety at the Waterlooville Leisure Centre. This part-time role requires individuals with excellent communication skills and a valid RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Certificate. The position offers a vibrant workplace culture, extensive training opportunities, and competitive benefits including free access to gyms and a supportive work environment. Candidates must be flexible and able to adapt to various duties, ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all customers. Apply now and become part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Free gym access for employee and a guest

Employee discounts

Healthcare Cash plan

24/7 access to GPs

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Internal recognition schemes

Training and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Hybrid work policies

Company sick pay

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer services environment.
• Experience as a Lifeguard in a wet and dry centre.
• First Aid certification.
• Manual Handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake lifeguarding and operational duties as directed.
• Welcome and assist customers with enquiries.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of facilities.
• Set-up and take down of sports equipment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent team player

Flexible approach

Approachable

Physically fit

Good communicator

Adaptable

Education

RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Certificate

HSE First Aid Qualification

Certificates in COSHH & Health & Safety

Job description

Job title: Lifeguard

Hours: 20 per week

Location: Waterlooville Leisure Centre

Salary: £12,254.53 (under 21) / £12,698.40 (21 and over)

Roles Available: 2

Role 1: Monday 14:00 – 18:00, Tuesday 12:30 – 21:00, Wednesday 10:00 – 18:30

Role 2: Thursday 12:30 – 21:00, Friday 10:00‑18:30, Saturday 14:00‑18:00

Looking for a workplace that ignites your passion, values respect, encourages innovation, and embraces being dynamic? Look no further! This role offers you the opportunity to join a team that believes in empowering its colleagues to unlock their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

Why choose us? At Horizon, we understand that our colleagues are the cornerstone of our success, distinguishing us from our competitors. We genuinely appreciate the unique contributions of each team member and go the extra mile to recognise their efforts. We value the contributions of all of our colleagues and show it through competitive salaries alongside exceptional reward and recognition schemes.

We offer extensive training, development, and progression opportunities to fuel your growth and potential. Your well‑being matters to us, so we provide a wealth of initiatives to support you. And let's not forget the amazing, fun and vibrant culture we build together.

Join Horizon today and embark on an extraordinary journey where your passion finds purpose, and your potential knows no limits.

What does the role involve?

• Undertake lifeguarding and operational duties as directed by the Duty Management Team
• Welcome and assist customers with general enquiries
• Use the Horizon HELLO in all customer interactions
• Understand and be knowledgeable about our products and services
• Maintain and monitor all facilities to ensure cleanliness is paramount and always free of hazards
• Responsible for ensuring customers are treated with respect
• Responsible for ensuring staff are treated with respect
• Responsible for the safety of all customers and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Set‑up and take down of sports equipment according to schedules

Skills and competencies

• Must be self‑motivated and a self‑starter
• Excellent team player
• Flexible approach to undertaking assignments given
• Approachable
• Physically fit
• Good communicator Apologies for the repetition. The correct list is as follows:
• Good communicator
• Adaptable

Your Experience

• Experience of working in a customer services environment
• Experience as a Lifeguard in a wet and dry centre
• First Aid
• Manual Handling

Your Qualifications

• RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or willing to undertake)
• HSE First Aid Qualification desirable
• Certificates in COSHH & Health & Safety desirable

What you can expect from us

• A comprehensive induction and training programme; you don’t need to have worked in the leisure industry before. We will teach you all you need to know!
• Support from the wider team who have a great deal of combined knowledge and experience and who are eager to help you succeed!
• Variety; no two days is the same!
• An environment that encourages innovation and free thinking, surrounded by really dynamic, empowered individuals.

Benefits

• Free access to our award‑winning gym’s and exercise classes for you and a +1
• Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Free 24/7 access to GPs using our SmartHealth plan
• Employee Assistance Programme – support for when you need it most
• 23 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
• Internal recognition schemes
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• Free onsite parking – subject to availability
• Hybrid and family friendly policies
• Generous company sick pay scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• And much more....

This role will be based at Waterlooville but will be expected to travel to other company sites as the need requires.

Interview Process

The recruiting manager will review your CV and if shortlisted, you will be invited to a formal interview/assessment process where we will evaluate your suitability for the role.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

As you can imagine, we get a great response to all our job adverts and as a consequence, there may be times when due to the volume of applicants we need to close a vacancy early. To avoid disappointment, be sure to get your application in early!

If you are a recruitment agency, please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.