Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified NEW Center Parcs Posted yesterday Bedford

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

Job summary

A leading leisure company in Bedford is seeking a Lifeguard (Trainee/Qualified) to ensure guest safety at the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards and cleanliness. This role offers various flexible hours and competitive pay at £13.29 per hour.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurants and retail outlets

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life.
• Strong swimming skills required for the role.
• Experience in providing personal attention and care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety in the swimming area.
• Maintain cleanliness standards.
• Complete swim test as part of the interview.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Friendliness

Education

RLSS Pool Lifeguard / NARS Qualification

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Pool Plant Operation

Defibrillator

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 or steps.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, MK45 2HZ as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

We have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

• 48 hours per 4 week‑period - 6 hour shifts, weekends only
• 75 hours per 4 week‑period - 6 hours, Week days & weekends
• 100 hours per 4 week‑period - 7.5 hours

Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

You must possess excellent communication skills and be friendly and approachable as you will provide a supportive role to our guests, providing personal attention and care at all times.

Essential requirements

• 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

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• 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

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

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 therefore encouraged.

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