At CVLife we are seeking a number of enthusiastic Lifeguards to join our team at The Alan Higgs Centre. As a Lifeguard your passion for swimming and love of great customer service will shine through when supervising the pool.
Role and Responsibilities:
* Supervision of the public, ensuring facilities are used in a safe and responsible manner.
* You are friendly, calm and approachable with the ability to act quickly and effectively.
* Have excellent attention to detail.
* You will be required to support the operational delivery of a varied aquatic programme; the centre has a full activity programme so an ability to prioritise tasks is essential.
* Maintaining tidiness and hygiene of the pool, dry sports facilities and auxiliary areas.
* Supporting the team in keeping the centre clean and tidy.
* Be hardworking, self-motivated, able to show initiative and work well as part of a team and have a flexible attitude to work.
* You will need to have lifeguard experience and hold a RLSS UK National Pool lifeguard qualification.
* If you do not hold an NPLQ qualification – You must be available to undertake Lifeguard course 31st March – 5th April between 8-6pm.
Course Criteria:
* Swim 100m on front and back competently.
* Swim to deepest part of the pool on first attempt.
Shifts will vary from early mornings/ late/weekend shifts to cover the centres opening hours of 06:30 – 22:00. Working days and shifts can be discussed at the interview stage.
DBS Clearance will be required for the successful candidate.
Job Description
Reporting to: Duty Manager
Overall purpose and objective of the role
To assist the Duty Manager in the daily operation of the Sport Centre’s facilities and activities.
Main duties of the role:
* To hold recognised lifeguard qualification in order to carry out duties on CV Life swimming pool.
* To attend training/refresher courses as appropriate to maintain qualifications and to be responsible for ensuring that all necessary qualifications are kept up-to-date.
* To assist with maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the Centre and its surrounding site at all times.
* To patrol the building regularly and report any problems/breakages to the Duty Manager.
* To assist in emergency situations in accordance with the procedures detailed in the company’s Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Essential Personal Attributes:
* Outwardly enthusiastic and self-motivated.
* Show a flexible approach to work.
* Supportive to others.
* Adaptable and approachable.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
* Working knowledge and experience of the day to day duties within a leisure facility.
* General knowledge of Health and Safety practices surrounding sports and leisure facilities.
* Relevant nationally recognised pool lifeguard qualification.
* Customer care skills.
Special Circumstances:
* Ability to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
* DBS Clearance.
* Interest in working with underrepresented and disadvantaged community groups/individuals.
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you.
Please complete our short application form (average 30 mins to complete) by clicking the Apply Online Button below. We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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