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Lifeguard – The Royal Parks
If you are looking for a Lifeguard position, this opportunity within a historical and beautiful outdoor setting in the Heart of London, could be the dream ticket…
4Leisure Recruitment are working exclusively with The Royal Parks, London. We are recruiting Lifeguards for the Boating & Swimming provision, at Hyde Park Boat House (Boating), The Regents Park (Boating), Greenwich Park (Boating), and Serpentine Lido (Swimming).
As a Lifeguard, you will champion health and safety whilst providing bather and user supervision. You will proactively ensure appropriate customer behaviour during use of the lido and boating services. You will be required to undertake all day-to-day cleaning, maintenance and remedial work of relevant equipment and fittings to the highest possible standard. Working collaboratively as part of the venue operations team on a shift rota basis, you will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the facility, whilst providing operational support in all areas to deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will also ensure the safe embarking and disembarking from the boat fleet and drive the safety boats in the boating lakes.
The Open Water Lifeguard qualification is required for this role, if you do not hold this qualification, do not worry, we can give you the training providing you have the relevant experience within a leisure / visitor-based environment. The course is over 3 days, if you hold an active NPLQ qualification, you can do a 1-day conversion course.
On offer is an hourly rate of £13.15. This is a fixed term or casual position, running from March through to October 2024, you may have the option of being re-employed and returning in March 2025. The Royal Parks offers employees industry leading benefits, with just some of those listed below;
- 26 days leave, plus bank holidays
- Tickets for Events, opportunity to enter ballot for several premier events, including British Summertime Ball, Winter Wonderland & BBC Radio 2 Live
- Membership to CSSC or Boundless, offering free day trips and various retail and hospitality discounts, 2 for 1 show tickets
- Training opportunities including sponsorship for professional qualifications with 100% contribution from The Royal Parks
- 50% discount at Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
- Interest free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, flu jab voucher, discount to sports facilities within the parks
The Royal Parks are a progressive and forward thinking employer, promoting development and progression opportunities for those who wish to seek out longer term career options. We offer an organic pathway to Team Leader positions, Duty Officer and Operations Manager roles within the Leisure department, as well as opportunities in other areas of the business if you wish to explore alternative areas of expertise.
Please apply now if you feel this is the exciting challenge you are looking for this summer.
