Operations Officers / Lifeguards

Broxbourne offers full training, development and career progression opportunities. In fact, all of the current Operations Managers and Assistant Managers started out as Operations Officers/Lifeguards, so this could be the start of your leisure career.

If you are a competent swimmer who enjoys working in a sporting environment and are looking to develop a career in the leisure industry, this could be the perfect opportunity. As an Operations Officer/Lifeguard, you will be part of a vibrant team with the added benefit of varied working hours that can fit around your other commitments.,

• In-date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• Resilience, reliability and conscientiousness
• Enjoyment of working as part of a team
• Excellent customer care skills
• A friendly and effective manner
• Ability to converse confidently with members of the public in fluent English
• Ability to safely manually handle, set up and break down heavy equipment within operational guidelines
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to pass regular competency tests on qualifying
• Ability to pass a swim test, which will be conducted at interview stage
• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as it involves working with children and vulnerable clients.
  
  The Council's benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.