Lifeguard- Haven in Exeter

Lifeguard- Haven Do you want a career in our Sports & Leisure Team, working for The Times 6th Best Big Company in the UK?

We are currently recruiting for a Lifeguard, to deliver the very best possible care and treatment to Guests of the Sports & Leisure dept and facilities by maintaining high standards of guest service and working as an effective team member, whilst adhering to the Company Mission Statement, all Company best practises and legal requirements.

Purpose of the role: 

•To make sure the pool is being watched in accordance with the splash manuals policy  i.e. 10/20, Zones.
•To ensure rotations are happening in accordance with the splash manual and are on time.
•To ensure that vigilance of the pool is at an optimum level at all times whilst on  poolside and to anticipate problems
•To undertake slide operation duties.
•To ensure they attend lifeguard training to keep their qualification valid and up to  date with changes. This to include CPR every three weeks.
•To Carry out rescues and other emergency actions when appropriate
•Gives immediate first aid to any casualty
•Identifies emergencies quickly and takes appropriate action
•To Communicate and work as a team when performing these tasks.
•Take a proactive approach to the Health and Safety of yourself, fellow team members and  guests.
•Report all potential accidents or hazards.
•To maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness around the swimming pool facility
•To assist with cleaning of the changing room facilities on an evening.
•To ensure the changing rooms, pool surrounds and oasis pools are kept clean and tidy at  all times.
•To carry out any other duties as requested.

Requirements: 

The ideal candidate will have great customer service skills, and the desire to exceed expectations, giving the customer a better than expected experience. They will have excellent communication skills both within their team and to the customer, and possess a willingness to try new ideas in an ever-changing environment. Candidates will require RLSS / NPLQ Swimming Pool Lifeguard qualifications. 

The Benefits of working with us:

•Free use of many of the Park facilities and discounts off our food and retail outlets.
•Discounted Bourne Leisure holidays for you, your family and friends.
•Reward and recognition schemes including long service and team member of the month.
•Externally recognised qualifications to give you the opportunity to develop and  progress.

Our guests and our team members are vitally important to us and we need to ensure we build effective relationships, through trust, always having an approachable, friendly and helpful attitude. This will ensure our guests feel reassured that we always have their interests at the heart of everything we do.

For all our current career opportunities please visit www.havencareers.co.uk