Lifeguard - Part Time - Kettering Swimming Pool

Freedom Leisure • Part-time • Kettering, England, United Kingdom • 2d ago

At Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their colleagues.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities.

If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder’ and that’s absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 19.75 hours a week - Monday to Sunday (Rota basis)

NPLQ qualification
An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
Well developed interpersonal skills
Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
Flexible and adaptable
Enhanced DBS check

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you

My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
Incremental holidays
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
Company pension
Various insurance and saving schemes
Financial advice
Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 8th August 2025

Salary: up to £12,573 per annum