Lifeguard (Weekends)

OverviewGLL is looking for a part time Lifeguard to work weekends (21 hours) at Forest Hill Pools Leisure Centre in Lewisham, London. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Lifeguard, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Lifeguard job, it’s a career.As a Lifeguard your passion for swimming and love of great customer service will shine when supervising our customers in the pool, as well as supporting the team in keeping our centres clean and tidy.What you needA can-do attitudeA real focus on customer servicePassion and personalityKnowledge of health and safetyBe a great team playerIdeally you’ll have your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) with up to date NPLQ training records; if not, the NPLQ training can be provided subject to passing a swim test.What you’ll doYou will experience regular pool rotationsSupervising and cleaning the pool areaSetting up equipmentDeliver first-class customer serviceDeal with customer queriesWhen not poolside you will be a key support to your team on a daily basis, from preparing Studios, Gyms or Sports Halls for various activities to the general cleaning and upkeep of the centre.About GLL and benefitsAs a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:A Real Living Wage salary or aboveA Values driven organisationLearning & development to support career developmentGood Pension schemesDiscounted gym membership for you and your partnerJob security – GLL has been operating over 30 years and is the largest leisure provider in the UKIndustry leading rates of payOpportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run, plus associated social eventsExclusive discounts on our villas in PortugalExclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in BulgariaHealth assuranceDiscounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)25% off Red Letter Days25% off BuyAGift20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated productsRide to work schemeFree eye tests and discounted glassesAbout the organisationOur responsibilities and opportunities reflect GLL’s status as the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, managing over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We oversee public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.Our commitments and cultureOur workforce is drawn from the communities we serve. One of our core values is “More than a Job,” reflecting the wide range of possibilities and opportunities available to our employees. We are dedicated to positively impacting our people, offering flexible and part-time working options to align with your lifestyle. Subject to available vacancies, you may choose between a regular work schedule with a contractual commitment or the freedom of flexible hours, contributing to the health and wellbeing of your community.Employment optionsPermanent Employment Contract: Available in part-time and full-time capacities.Flexible Worker Engagement: Join our flexible worker pool for more adaptable working hours.If you prefer a consistent number of working hours and can accommodate a 7-day-a-week service, a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the ideal choice for you.Areas of workSport and leisureEvents and cateringHealth and beautyCorporate supportWorking with childrenOur values and joiningGLL is proud to be an Investors in People Gold Award employer. We embrace inclusivity and diversity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. As a living wage employer, we guarantee fair compensation, with pay rates determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants under 18 will receive pay appropriate to their age group.Join UsNo matter how you choose to work with us, you can expect to be a valued member of our team, collaborating with great colleagues and making a real difference in people’s lives. Explore the possibilities with GLL and help us create healthier, happier communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr