Senior Lifeguard

GLL are currently recruiting a Senior Lifeguard to join our team at Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney. As a senior lifeguard you’ll oversee a team of lifeguards who you’ll act as a mentor and role model to be responsible for some staff training. Senior Lifeguards have real attention to detail as you’ll be ensuring the safety of our customers as well as the cleanliness of the pool environment.

Senior lifeguards are responsible maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate, so you’ll need to be hard working and have a conscientious attitude. Excellent communication and social skills are necessary as you’ll often be the first point of contact for customers. Health and safety is paramount therefore attendance at regular pool training sessions is a must.

A Senior Lifeguards job can't be underestimated, and neither can the responsibility that comes with this vital lifeguarding role if you're calm under pressure, highly responsible and natural with people from all walks of life, this is your chance to develop your career with the UKs leading leisure provider.

What you need:

A can-do attitude A real focus on customer service. Passion and personality Knowledge of health and safety Be a great team player Ideally, you'll have your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) with up to date NPLQ training records and if not the NPLQ training can be provided subject to passing a swim test.

What you’ll do:

Supervise the lifeguard team You will experience regular pool rotations Supervising and cleaning the pool area Setting up equipment Deliver first-class customer service Deal with customer queries When 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. Act as cover Duty Manager when needed

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees

A Values driven organisation Learning & development to support career development Good Pension schemes Discounted gym membership for you and your partner. A full time permanent position Industry leading rates of pay Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria Health assurance Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too. Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras) 25% off Red Letter Days 25% off Buy A Gift 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products. Ride to work scheme Free eye tests and discounted glasses

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