Sports and Leisure - Lifeguard - SP2

Camber Sands, Camber Sands, Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise the swimming pool and ancillary areas to ensure guest safety at all times.
• Respond promptly and professionally to any incidents, following emergency action plans.
• Provide first aid and emergency response whenever required, in line with training.
• Carry out routine water quality and chemical testing, record results, and take corrective action where needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety across pool and leisure areas.
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service and act as a positive ambassador for the park.
• Undertake ongoing training in health & safety, lifesaving skills, customer care, and pool plant operations.

Qualifications

• Valid NPLQ Lifeguard qualification - or a strong swimmer willing to gain it through training.
• Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor, Pool Plant Operations, or First Aid at Work qualifications (desirable).
• Customer focused approach with a strong commitment to guest safety and experience.
• Confidence working in a fast paced environment with responsibility for guest welfare.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
• Positive, calm, and proactive attitude.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop skills and boost career across 65 parks with extensive training.
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support.
• 50% discount for you and 25% discount for friends and family when booking a holiday with us.
• 30% team member discount on food, drinks, and leisure activities.
• Additional discounts on selected meal kits, local gyms, and other partner brands.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously; background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We encourage applicants to request reasonable adjustments for disability during the recruitment and assessment process to ensure a supportive environment.