Duty Manager / Lifeguard

Location: Wyndley Leisure Centre, B73 6EB

Working Hours: 40 hours per week covering a mixture of early, late & weekend shifts (20 hours Duty Manager & 20 hours Lifeguarding)

Salary: £28,626.00 per annum + Excellent benefits  

Here at Birmingham Community Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit a dual role candidate to cover 20 hours a week as a Duty Manager & 20 hours a week as a Lifeguard to join the centre.  

In the role of the Duty Manager / Lifeguard you will manage all aspects of the facility through the hours of operation, ensuring all activities are delivered to a high standard with safety and customer service as high priority including your Lifeguard duties within your Lifeguard shifts. 

The role will involve a high level of customer interaction with high profile sport’s governing bodies other commercial and corporate organisations, as well as the deployment and supervision of the operational team, always maintaining critical operational cover across the site and managing cash handling processes. 

In addition, the role will involve assisting the line manager or leading on contractual compliance documents/practices, taking charge, and responding in the event of any emergency situations, ensuring the smooth running of all site operations. 

We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities.  You will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres, this is the biggest leisure centre in Birmingham!  

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.  

About You 

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff at Birmingham Leisure, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when needed. 

To be considered for this role we are looking to hear from candidates who have prior experience and confidence in leading a team by example and working face to face with customers, preferably in the Leisure industry. 

It is desirable that you hold first aid at work certificate, however this is not essential as full training will be provided. 

It is essential that you hold an NPLQ Lifeguard qualification and Pool Plant Operator certification.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and want to work in a challenging and varied role, please apply today.  

Why Serco  

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.   

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.   

Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.   

What we offer  

• Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS checks 
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)

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