Lifeguard (Part Time) Auchterarder, Scotland
Job description
COME AND JOIN US . . .
We are currently seeking a currently seeking a compassionate, motivated and professional Lifeguard to join our Wellness team.
The on target earning potential for this role is £12.48 / per hour - comprising a base hourly rate of £10.75 , plus a qualified estimate of £1.73 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards
ABOUT GLENEAGLES
One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and country estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for nearly a century. Recently crowned ‘Best Hotel in the World’ in the Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating exceptional hospitality experiences for our guests.
WORKING AT GLENEAGLES
We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here to develop a career, some work full-time, while others have a part-time schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.
Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).
If you are our next Lifeguard , please forward your most recent CV to us today!
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
You’ll be responsible for the health and safety of all members and guests within our pools; enforcing pool polices and regulations
Calmly and effectively handle any challenging situations which may arise whist on poolside
You’ll have responsibility for maintaining and managing all pool areas, as well as daily Plantroom duties including pool tests
Attending monthly training sessions to maintain Lifeguard Qualification
Maintaining and replenishing all changing areas and gym facilities to the highest of standards
Attaining a safe working knowledge of all cleaning products and machinery
Attend monthly departmental meetings and contribute your ideas for continued improvement
Build great working relationships with our members and guests, as well as with other departments across the estate
Carrying out safety checks and report any maintenance required in a timely fashion
Assisting with the running and operations of Lawn games and tennis
The working pattern consists of a combination of shifts, weekday shifts 6.00 am - 2.30pm / 2.00pm-10.30pm weekend shifts 6.30am - 3.00pm / 2.00pm - 10.30pm
You’ll take pride in keeping all public areas, front and back of house to the highest level of cleanliness
Interacting with our members and guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their visit with us 5 star in every way
The kind of person we're looking for:
You must hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Have a warm, approachable and trustworthy attitude, along with being helpful and self-motivated
Confident in communicating with members and guests to ensure their experience at Wellness and Gleneagles is special
Take pride in having excellent personal presentation, hygiene and grooming standards
You're highly motivated and possess an immense sense of pride in your work; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
Have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way
What’s in it for you:
Time to let your hair down
30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
Seasonal parties and local social events
50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum
Treats in your pocket
Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme
Be our guest
Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles for 2 nights per year at £65.00 per room B&B per night
Friends & Family rate of £95.00 B&B per night
Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA...to name just a few
Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate
Investment in your development and wellbeing
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
Monthly recognition programme
Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
Complimentary access to our staff gym
Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint
About gratuities & service charge:
Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the estate that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role
It is estimated that in 2023, our part-time employees can expect to receive around £1.73 in addition to their hourly rate
