Trainee Lifeguard

Haven; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure company in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic Trainee Lifeguards to join their team. In this role, you'll ensure a safe and fun swimming experience, monitoring swimmers and responding to incidents. Training will be provided, and swimming proficiency is required, including the ability to swim 100 metres continuously and tread water. Flexible hours are available, with shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous Lifeguard experience is valued but not essential; we provide training.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Learn pool safety and first aid.
• Monitor swimmers and respond to incidents.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist guests.

Skills

Good communication skills

Friendly and approachable attitude

Ability to stay alert

Job description

Position: Trainee Lifeguard

Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Seasonal

Pay Rates: £ 12.21 per hour

Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Trainee Lifeguard, where you’ll make waves creating a safe and fun-filled swimming experience for our guests!

Ready to make a splash with an awesome new role? We ’ re on the lookout for enthusiastic Trainee Lifeguards to join our team! Whether you're a water lover or just looking for a fun, active job, we ’ ll train you up with all the skills you need to keep our pools safe and our guests smiling.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn the lifeguard ropes, we ’ ll teach you how to handle everything from pool safety to first aid, so you’re ready for anything!
• You’ll keep an eye on swimmers, respond quickly to any incidents, and ensure a safe, fun environment for all.
• Spread the fun providing excellent customer service, assisting guests with inquiries and concerns.

Requirements

• Previous Lifeguard experience is valued but not essential; we provide training.
• Ready to learn, stay alert and respond confidently in any situation.
• Friendly and approachable attitude with good communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Proficient in swimming

• Jump/dive into deep water.
• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
• Tread water for 30 seconds.
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
• Climb out unaided without a ladder or steps and where the pool design permits.

This opportunity requires the new candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.