Lifeguard Team Leader

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ABOUT LED COMMUNITY LEISURE

As a leading charitable leisure trust, LED manages leisure centres for the local community. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest profits into our facilities to provide a community hub for everyone of all ages and abilities. LED Enterprises is our subsidiary company that houses our three hospitality outlets, Ocean, Pavilion and Exeter Airport. As a multifaceted company we present an exciting opportunity for a Lifeguard Team Leader.

The ambition is simple at Exmouth Leisure Centre. It’s all about giving our customers freedom, flexibility and variety to help them embrace their wellness journey. That starts with our pristine 25-metre swimming pool as well as our contemporary gym and climbing wall. And it’s backed up by imaginative exercise classes led by welcoming fitness professionals.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE:
The Lifeguard Team Leader is instrumental in our facility’s smooth operation, overseeing lifeguard team recruitment, training, and compliance. They serve as a key link between lifeguards and management, ensuring effective communication and Skillgate compliance. Their daily role involves pool supervision, team leadership, maintaining safety standards, and enhancing customer experience. They also assist in facility maintenance, customer service, and attend management meetings. This position offers growth potential, including relief duty management.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

The ideal candidate will possess a current R.L.S.S. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or demonstrate the ability to attain it with provided training upon starting. They should showcase practical experience aligning with the key responsibilities outlined for this role and exhibit a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Leisure Industry. Additionally, a proactive approach to occasional non-standard hours, coupled with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, is essential.

Moreover, the candidate should demonstrate proficient IT skills to effectively manage operational requirements. Desirable qualifications include a First Aid Certificate, previous supervisory experience, and expertise in Pool Plant Operations. Bringing these additional skills and experiences to the role would significantly enhance the candidate’s ability to excel in this position, fostering a safe and efficiently run leisure facility. This role is a stepping stone with the potential to develop your career up to a Duty Manager, Department Manager and beyond.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Full Gym, Swim & Group Exercise Membership (worth £397)
• My Staff Shop Employee Benefit Scheme (worth £1k - £1.5k)
• Employee Assistance Programme & Counselling
• Self-development Online Training
• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Perks Discount Card
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Shout Out Award Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Up to 33 Days Annual Leave (Inc. B/H)
• Enhanced Sickness Pay Scheme
• Uniform
• Free Bowling for Team Member & their household at Ocean
• Free Soft Play for dependents of Team Members at Ocean

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all members of our community. Your ability to excel in this role is what matters most to us. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary! Apply today!