Lifeguard Apprenticeship

4 months ago


Heanor, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Places Leisure Full time £23,168
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive.

At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported.

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.

If you don't already have the Lifeguard Qualification, you would need to be available for a lifeguard course at Alfreton Leisure Centre between Monday 12th-Saturday 17th August.

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.

In the Lifeguard Role, we will offer ongoing training & competency assessments as well as opportunities for first aid at work training, swimming teacher qualifications and a variety of apprenticeship routes.

*You will be responsible for the supervision of our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.

  • You will always act safely whilst holding responsibility for the Health and Safety of all pool users and oversee the operations of the building.
  • You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the safety of our customers whilst they are enjoying the use of our facilities.
  • We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
  • We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
  • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
  • Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
  • Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
  • An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • Access to our Company Pension scheme
  • Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
  • Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
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