Lifeguard - - Canterbury

Lifeguards (Recreation Assistants)- Part Time

Lifeguards have one of the most important jobs at our centres, and that is keeping our customers safe in and around the water.

Active’s Full Time Lifeguards (Recreation Assistants), also perform other duties; such as cleaning assigned areas, setting up and breaking down various activities and events and conducting pool testing according to procedures. You will work a 40 hour week across varying rotated pattern of shifts, which will require some evening and weekend work.

About Active Life: Active Life is a leading provider in the sport, fitness, and leisure sector, dedicated to creating vibrant, healthy communities across Canterbury. We believe in the power of health and wellbeing to transform lives. Join us in our mission to inspire healthier, happier lives at the stunning, multi-million-pound Kingsmead Pools & Fitness Centre. 

If you are interested in a career in leisure, Active Life also has fantastic training programmes that can lead to management positions, with a real focus on individual development.

What we are looking for: 
In order to be considered for a Lifeguard position , you need to be a strong swimmer, and have excellent customer service skills. You should also have:

• A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification (RLSS or STA)  
• Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary
• A high standard of physical fitness
• Confidence and an approachable nature

Behaviours We Value:

• A solutions-focused team player with a “make it happen” attitude
• Customer-First Mindset
• Drive for Achievement
• Flexible and Curious

Why Join Active Life?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment with passionate colleagues.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of our community members.
• Benefit from ongoing personal development and training.

We care about our team members and offer a range of non-contractual benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhance maternity and paternity offer
• Complimentary Gym & Swim membership at Active Life for you and all members of our household
• Free Eye tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• And more

Ready to Transform Lives? We want to hear from you if you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive our success Click Apply Now to submit your application and join us in transforming lives through health and wellbeing.

Active Life is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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This job advertisement is not intended to serve as a full job description, and is therefore non-exhaustive. Upon securing an offer of employment, a copy of the job description will be made available to you. This may be amended from time to time, in-line with business requirements.  You may also be required to carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Company.

Applicants who gain a 'conditional' job offer will be required to undertake appropriate checks and referencing before commencing employment. If the role you have been offered requires you to work with children or vulnerable adults or in an environment that deems necessary, the hiring manager will inform you if a DBS is applicable. If a DBS is undertaken your offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview. Active Life recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.