Lifeguard

Overview

Places for People Group is a social enterprise that believes people build communities. Through Places Leisure, we create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, aiming to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler. We value our people and offer a supportive environment where you are more than just a number – you are part of our cause.

We have an exciting opportunity as a Lifeguard at Places Leisure, working in a fun, lively environment with like‑minded people. You will help 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, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification through our learning and development opportunities.

There are many opportunities within Places Leisure. Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service. We offer ongoing training and competency assessments, plus opportunities for First Aid at Work training, swimming teacher qualifications and various apprenticeship routes.

A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential.

• You will be responsible for the supervision of our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.
• You will always act safely while taking 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 while they are using our facilities.
• You will have a passion for delivering first class customer service and dealing with customers in a friendly and professional manner, going above and beyond to deliver the highest standards.
• You will have an eye for first class cleanliness and will put this into action whenever required.

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business offering a comprehensive benefits package with each role, including:

• Real Living Wage alignment
• A 2% bonus scheme for all colleagues
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part-time, shift work and more)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Ongoing personal learning and development opportunities
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply via our simple 5‑minute application process and upload your CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements.

Please note that closing dates may be brought forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested, we recommend applying promptly to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device, ensure your CV is stored in the cloud (we currently support Google Drive, One Drive and Dropbox).

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at Places for People. We are committed to creating safe communities for customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, follow our policies, and report concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces – We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident – We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme (Level
2). Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria will be guaranteed an interview.