Overview
Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and open from 10am to 9pm daily, the huge pool area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool and exciting flumes as well as the wild water rapids. There are many activities available from learning to snorkel, scuba diving and aqua jets.
LIFEGUARD - TRAINEE / QUALIFIED | €15.01 per hour
Responsibilities
* Be the main point of contact for guests in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, welcoming guests in a positive, friendly manner and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements in the pool environment.
* Act as the face of Center Parcs, making a positive impression through professionalism and guest care skills.
* Maintain cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensure all company and legal requirements are met at all times.
Training and Testing
Trainee candidates will be required to attend an NPLQ course, and an offer of employment will be subject to passing the course and a successful interview. The course will be full-time for 5 days and includes classroom sessions on the responsibilities of being a Lifeguard, how to observe pool guests, how to rescue those in need and how to administer first aid and CPR.
To be a lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer. If invited to an interview, you will be required to complete a swim test, including diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on both front and back, and exiting the pool without using a ladder or step.
Vetting and Commute
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to apply for Garda Vetting. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence. You must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longford Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please plan your journey accordingly.
Hours, Availability and About You
We have various contracts available on a flexible basis. Shifts will fall between 8am and 8pm, and availability midweek is essential. As our village is open 365 days a year, working hours will include public/bank holidays and Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate for hours worked on Sundays.
About You
You must possess excellent communication skills and be friendly and approachable, providing a supportive role to guests with personal attention and care at all times.
Essential requirements
* Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
* Ability to perform and remain calm under pressure
* RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification – for qualified lifeguards
* Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
Desirable requirements
* First Aid Certificate
* Experience in Pool Plant Operation
* Use of a Defibrillator
Benefits
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
* Free use of our leisure facilities
* Discounted Center Parcs breaks
* 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
* Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
* An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
Interviews to be held ongoing. This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We recruit based on behaviours and value individuality. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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