Lifeguard

Lifeguard
TW2 Health and Fitness Club
Casual - hours available between 6am - 10pm
£11.63
ABOUT US
1Life is a forward thinking lifestyle and management solutions company that engages with people in local communities to enhance lives through health and wellbeing, physical activity, learning and the arts.
Job description
The role of Lifeguard is a great position to be able to carry out and be involved in the full range of leisure activities. It is a customer facing role providing rewarding opportunities. Variation in activities and learning provides an exciting working day, every day, for our Lifeguards.
Primary Objectives for the Lifeguard will be:

To ensure the safety of and enjoyment of everybody using the Health and Fitness Club.

To partake in the management of all aspects of the daily activities of the Club.
The Lifeguard will focus day to day on the following tasks:

To guide, care for and assist all Health and Fitness Club customers.

To facilitate a friendly but efficient working relationship with the people who use the Health and Fitness Club.

To work as part of a team to achieve the objectives and usage targets of the Health and Fitness Club.

To innovate ideas and initiate action to increase the usage of the Health and Fitness Club.

To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort.

Assist the Club Manager in the effective control and security of the facility, patrolling all appropriate areas ensuring that equipment is stored safely and securely.

To be aware of all Health and Safety issues within the Club, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices.

To ensure all parts of the Club are safe and secure when not in use.

To cover duties of such other members of staff as required.

To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Health and Fitness Club.

Portray a positive image of the Health and Fitness Club, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty.
THE CANDIDATE
Qualifications
The post holder should have a good general education and a desire to achieve a leisure management qualification. Ideally the postholder will possess a current first aid qualification and have the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
Personal
Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant will be able to:

Gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved.

Communicate throughout the organisation.

Meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.

Demonstrate clear identification with all customer requirements.

Be a team player

Develop the role on your own initiative
DBS
Some Lifeguard positions may be classed as a regulated post and therefore may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Where the individual does not already hold a DBS Disclosure, it will be necessary for the postholder to be submitted for a DBS check.

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion