Lifeguard - Trainee and Qualified

Overview

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 9am to 8pm 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 guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. You will demonstrate a welcoming, positive and friendly manner and ensure compliance with health and safety in the pool environment. As the face of Center Parcs, you will make a lasting impression with professionalism and guest care skills. You will be a friendly, naturally helpful and vigilant team member who seeks opportunities to meet guest requirements.

You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensuring 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. The course will be full-time hours for 5 days and include classroom sessions on responsibilities of being a lifeguard, observing pool guests, rescuing those in need and administering first aid and CPR.

To be a lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer. If invited to an interview, you will be required to complete a swim test, including diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on both front and back, and exiting the pool without using a ladder or step.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, must 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 Longleat Forest (BA12 7PU
), as it is not easily accessible by public transport.

We have various part-time and full-time contracts available on a flexible basis. Hours and days of work could vary each week, but contracted hours are guaranteed. Shifts will fall between 7:30am and 9pm and will include weekend working, with open 365 days a year, including public/bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis.

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

• 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

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

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are impressive and 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, we’d love to see your application. Interviews to be held: ongoing. This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is encouraged. Follow us on Facebook | Linked In.

At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome. We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves and are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality and thrive in our business. We place value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer; please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.