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Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified

On-site in Ireland·Added 24 days ago (last checked 23 Oct)

Our summary

Salary
€15.73 an hour
Work mode
On-site, Ireland

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

To be a Lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer and pass a swim test during the interview, which includes diving into deep water, timed swimming on front and back and exiting the pool without assistance.

Trainee Lifeguards must attend a 5‑day NPLQ course. Employment is subject to passing the course. The course includes classroom sessions on Lifeguard responsibilities, observing pool guests, performing rescues and administering first aid and CPR.

What's in it for you

RLSS Pool Lifeguard / IWS Qualification and completed 20-hours of continued professional development (Qualified Lifeguards only)

Able to swim 50 metres within 55 seconds

Communicate effectively with people and stay calm under pressure

Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Longford Forest | €15.73 per hour

Keep guests smiling and safe

The role

Lifeguard - Trainee / Qualified

As a Lifeguard in our Subtropical Swimming Paradise, you'll help create a safe and welcoming experience for every guest. You'll uphold the highest health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest care.

What you'll be doing

What you'll do

Monitor pool areas, ensuring guest safety and responding to emergencies

Provide friendly, professional customer service

Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards

Complete NPLQ training and demonstrate rescue and first aid skills

How you'll work

Full-time and part-time contracts, shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Midweek availability is essential

You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements

This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Free transport to and from work is available from Ballymahon and Longford Town for colleagues without access to their own transport

Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

What's in it for you

Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)

Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

A supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-role training

Note

Note: You'll need to complete a Garda vetting before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

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