Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified NEW Center Parcs Posted today Bedford

Center Parcs group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier leisure organization in the UK is seeking a Lifeguard (trainee or qualified) for their Subtropical Swimming Paradise in Bedford. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety of guests while providing a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, compliance with health and safety norms, and assisting guests. Trainee candidates must complete an NPLQ course and possess strong swimming skills. This role offers an hourly rate of £13.29 and requires dedication to guest care.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong swimming skills and complete a swim test.
• Requires attendance at an NPLQ course and passing an interview.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety protocols in the pool area.
• Maintain cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
• Provide a welcoming and positive experience for guests.

Skills

Strong swimming abilities

Guest care skills

Health and Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and open from 10am to 9pm daily, the huge pool area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool and exciting flumes as well as the wild water rapids. There are many activities available from learning to Snorkel, Scuba Diving and Aqua jets.

LIFEGUARD - TRAINEE / QUALIFIED

£13.29 per hour

A Lifeguard is the main point of contact for our guests in the Subtropical swimming Paradise. You will demonstrate just the right mix of welcoming our guests in a positive, friendly manner and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety necessary in the pool environment. As the face of Center Parcs, you will make a great lasting impression on our guests, impressing them with your professionalism and guest care skills.

You will be a friendly, naturally helpful and vigilant team member who naturally seeks out opportunities to ensure the guests' requirements are met. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensure that all company and legal requirements are met at all times.

Trainee candidates will be required to attend an NPLQ course, and an offer of employment will be subject to passing the course and a successful interview. Please note that the course will be full-time hours for 5 days and include classroom sessions on the responsibilities of being a Lifeguard, how to observe our pool guests, how to rescue those in need and how to administer first aid and CPR.

To be a lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer. If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to complete a swim test. This includes diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on both front and back and exiting the pool without using a ladder / steps.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required