Lifeguard

Lifeguard - Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV Active - Central Baths

Two positions available:

1. 1x Lifeguard Shift Pattern (21.5 hours)
   Tuesday 06:30-14:00
   Friday 06:30-14:00
   Saturday 08:30-16:30
2. 1x Lifeguard Shift Pattern (15.25 hours)
   Thursday 13:45-22:15
   Friday 14:00-21:45

Do you want to make a real difference supporting our members in achieving their health and fitness goals? Are you looking for the next step or a new start in your fitness career? If so, WV Active wants to hear from you.

If you are passionate about the fitness industry, have great customer service skills, and are proactive towards your personal development, we welcome your application.

We're a city with big ambitions, pride, passion, and endless potential. WV Active is our leisure brand with three centres in Wolverhampton: Bert Williams (Bilston), Aldersley Leisure Village (Tettenhall), and Wolverhampton Central Baths.

We are looking to recruit qualified and experienced Lifeguards. You will need to:

• Be passionate about a career in the fitness industry
• Be customer-focused
• Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Be a strong swimmer
• Be proactive in your personal development and willing to undertake further training in other fitness roles
• Pass the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Pre-Requisite competency test

We are committed to equality and diversity. We particularly encourage applications from women, as they are currently under-represented in this role.

This post is subject to the essential qualifications in the person specification and an enhanced DBS check.

Note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Working arrangements

Roles are allocated as fixed, field, or flexible work styles. Some roles are agile, enabling employees to maximize performance and work-life balance. Fixed roles are located at a permanent council site, field roles involve community work with minimal 'touch down' space, and flexible roles allow work from various locations including home.

For more details, refer to the Job Description for the assigned workstyle.

To learn more about working for our organisation, including our culture, council plan, and policies, click here .

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a workforce reflecting our diverse community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. Our recognitions include being a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Silver Award, RACE Code Quality Mark, among others, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive environment.

We offer guaranteed interviews for applicants meeting essential criteria, as part of our commitments as a Disability Confident employer, Armed Forces employer, and support for care leavers.

We encourage an inclusive culture where employees can thrive and be themselves. Join our staff equality forums to have your voice heard and ensure respect and equality.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We treat all applicants fairly regardless of offending background. We use the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for relevant roles and do not discriminate based on convictions. Learn more here .

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Attached document: 2. Lifeguard JD-PS (Jan24) (1).doc