Lifeguard/Gym Instructor Portsmouth, South East England, England
Job description
Pompey Health & Fitness Club is a 2,500-member health club joined on to the training camp for Portsmouth Football Club. We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to join the health club team in the role of Leisure Professional / Lifeguard. The role is essential to our health club users: to offer a warm, friendly and safe environment for our guests, be motivating to gym users and enjoy being able to make a difference to our guests and members throughout the club.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about customer care. You will also be committed to achieving the highest standards of cleanliness, maintenance and safety. You will also be able to demonstrate professionalism and self-motivation, and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. As a Leisure Professional you will also need to be a competent swimmer and have a keen awareness of health & safety considerations.
Previous experience working in the leisure industry would be a distinct advantage; the ideal candidate would also holding a Gym Qualification and / or a current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification). However for someone demonstrating the required characteristics and a strong interest in following a career in the leisure industry, full training is available to help you achieve the necessary qualifications.
The responsibilities of a Leisure Professional include:
- Carrying out reception duties including taking membership enquiries;
- meeting and greeting members and guests;
- formulating fitness programmes and reviews;
- lifeguarding;
- working effectively as part of a team to ensure a friendly, fun and safe environment for members, guests and colleagues.
Essential skills & qualities:
- Excellent customer service skills
- good communicator
- team player
- competent swimmer
It is essential that you are a competent swimmer, and candidates will be asked to perform a swimming assessment as part of the selection process.
Package benefits:
- Use of leisure facilities
- Extensive training options available
The position is part time and hours are flexible over a 7-day shift pattern, including evenings and weekends.
Pompey Health and Fitness Club is operated by Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs, one of the leading spa and leisure management companies specialising in the management of spa and leisure clubs on behalf of our clients, primarily in the hotel and education sector, in addition to three standalone health clubs and day spas.
At Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs, our philosophy is that our product is the people we employ. We firmly believe that it is the people in our business who really make the difference - from our head office team through to managers, spa and leisure teams at each site, we are all focused on delivering a great customer experience. A job with Mosaic Spa & Health Clubs is an excellent way to develop yourself, learn new skills and gain experience in busy environment.
If you believe you could make a great addition to the team, we look forward to hearing from you. Please forward your CV and covering letter to Richard Attah-Donkor, General Manager
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Licence/Certification:
- Gym Instructor Qualification (preferred)
- NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LPPFC0623
