Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified NEW Center Parcs Posted today Penrith

Center Parcs group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading leisure provider in Penrith is seeking a Lifeguard, offering a competitive wage of £13.29 per hour. Responsibilities include ensuring guest safety and pool cleanliness. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and remain calm under pressure. Additionally, RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification is required for qualified lifeguards. Join a workplace that values diversity and offers career development opportunities, along with benefits like discounted leisure breaks and a colleague bonus scheme.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication skills and be friendly.
• Ability to maintain calmness under pressure.
• Qualified lifeguards must have RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact for guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
• Ensure pool health and safety compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the pool area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Friendly and approachable

Ability to communicate with diverse people

Education

RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

LIFEGUARD - TRAINEE / QUALIFIED | £13.29 per hour

Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. The pool area is heated to 29.5C year-round and open from 10am to 9pm daily, featuring a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool, flumes and wild water rapids. There are many activities available, including snorkelling, scuba diving and aqua jets.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, welcoming guests in a positive, friendly manner and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements in the pool environment.
• Maintain cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensure all company and legal requirements are met at all times.
• For trainee candidates, attend the NPLQ course; the course includes full-time hours for 6 days with classroom sessions on lifeguard responsibilities, observation of pool guests, rescue techniques, and first aid/CPR.
• Undertake a swim test if invited to interview, including diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on front and back, and exiting the pool without a ladder or step.
• Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the sensitive nature of the role; the check must be satisfactory for employment to commence.
• Able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW) as the site is not easily accessible by public transport.

Hours of Work

Contracts up to 96 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. Hours and days may vary each week, but contracted hours will be received. Shifts run between 8:45am and 8:45pm, lasting between 4 and 7.5 hours, with alternate weekends. One shift per month may begin at 7:30am for training. Working hours include public/bank holidays and Christmas/New Year on a rota basis.

About You / Essential Requirements

You must possess excellent communication skills and be friendly and approachable to provide personal attention and care to guests.

• Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
• Ability to perform and remain calm under pressure
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification – for qualified lifeguards
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

Desirable Requirements

• First Aid Certificate
• Experience in Pool Plant Operation
• Use of a Defibrillator

Benefits

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We recruit based on behaviours and place value on belonging. We are a Disability Confident Employer and can provide support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process if required.