Lifeguard – Multiple Sites Across Manchester

Lifeguard – Multiple Sites Across Manchester

• Reporting to: Duty Managers, Assistant General Manager and General Manager
• Job Purpose: To assist in the smooth running of the pool area by providing a first-class service
• Hours: Casual Hours
• Location: Life Leisure Grand Central
• Salary: £11.52 an hour

Person Specification:

The Lifeguard position at Life Leisure is at the heart of the business. Lifeguards should have experience and full knowledge of pool regulations and water testing. They will be confident in their position and able to promote a safe environment. They will have an outgoing personality and be able to deal with all types of people in a professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and control of pool and surrounding area to ensure safety of bathers, in accordance with the Life Leisure Policy Statement and HSG179 – Managing Health & Safety in Swimming Pools.
• Perform rescues, give immediate first aid in the event of injury or initiate other emergency action as appropriate.
• Clean pool and surrounding areas, showers and changing facilities and other areas as required.
• Responsible for general safety and behaviour of the public, preventing misuse or damage to internal and external facilities.
• Assemble and dismantle equipment and displays, reporting any defects affecting safety of users.
• Assist users with instructions on the proper use of equipment, when necessary.
• To provide occasional cover on reception and perform cleaning duties as instructed.
• To carry out any other duties deemed necessary to meet the needs and demands of the business.