Job Description
We have an exciting new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Wave Active, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.
A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) would be beneficial, however if you are safety conscious, a competent swimmer and eager to gain valuable life skills, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification.
There are many opportunities available for you within Wave Active. Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to many different routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service.
By working for Wave Active, you will also be eligible for our excellent staff benefits which include:
1. Company pension
2. Cycle to work scheme
3. Employee discount
4. Gym membership
5. On-site gym
6. On-site parking
7. Sick pay
Are you what we are looking for?
8. You will be responsible for the supervision of our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.
9. You will always act safely whilst holding responsibility for the Health and Safety of all pool users and oversee the operations of the building.
10. You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the safety of our customers whilst they are enjoying the use of our facilities.
11. You will have a passion for delivering first class customer service and deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner whilst going above and beyond to deliver the highest of standards.
12. You will have an eye for first class cleanliness and will put this into action whenever required.
13. Be a team player
Who are we?
Wave Active is an award-winning charity and social enterprise, supporting our local communities with facilities, activities, and services to inspire active lifestyles.
Our purpose is to “Inspire Active Lifestyles” and vision, “To be at the heart of the improvement of health and wellbeing in the Community”.
We are passionate about providing services and opportunities that support individuals to gain, regain or maintain health, fitness and wellbeing improvements. Managing 15 leisure facilities and Newhaven Fort, across the Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough of East Sussex we provide health and fitness services for both members and non-members of all ages to participate in, whether that be through sport, group exercise, gym, swim, play or health services.
While we offer a range of facilities and activities across our multifunctional spaces, our team is key to creating an approachable environment enabling individuals to prioritise their wellbeing and their health journey.
Formed in 2006 Wave Active continues to ensure all surplus revenues generated from activities are reinvested back into the community in the form of facility developments and refurbishments, new programmes of activity and to support those with health conditions to make health improvements.