NPLQ Lifeguards & Leisure Complex


Job Type:

Seasonal

Department:

Leisure Centre

Description

Set in 375 acres of picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, Flamingo Land Resort creates a truly unforgettable experience for Guests of all ages. We hiring Candidates who currently hold an NPLQ, (or equivalent), Lifeguards qualification to work within our Leisure Complex. Your main duties will be:
  • Supervising the pool at all times
    • Adhering to health and safety procedures
  • Carrying out rescues when required
  • General poolside cleaning
You may be asked to assist in other areas of the Leisure Complex when not on the poolside rota and these duties would include:
  • Reception and admin duties
  • Help clean and tidy
    • Changing Rooms
    • Gymnasium
    • Sauna
    • Steam Room
    • Public Access areas
  • Assist with the operation of the Poolside Cafe
  • Assist in Customer Activities such as (full training given)
    • Archery
    • Zorbing
    • Football
    • General Team games
Essential Skills/Knowledge
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • NPLQ valid qualification
  • Ability to work in a front-line Guest facing environment
  • Be able to work flexible hours and weekends
  • Be able to work on your own ability/ initiative and as part of a group
  • Giving out information on all aspects of our operation, including the theme park, zoo and holiday village
Hours Most of our seasonal roles are available on a full time and part time basis. Typically a full time role is up to 40 hours a week, our part time roles are often 16 to 24 hours a week in term times increasing during university, college and school holidays. Our busiest trading days are weekends, holidays and bank holidays therefore it is to be expected we will need our Team to be available to ensure our Guests have the experience they deserve. Transport We provide on site free parking.  There are good local bus links into Malton, York, Pickering & Thornton Dale provided by Coastliner. The Tees Valley bus will have stops at Stockton, Middlesbrough, Grangetown, Redcar, Saltburn, Brotton, Skelton & Guisborough. Accommodation There is a good range of local accommodation providers within our immediate vicinity. Flamingo Land does not provide any onsite staff accommodation. Interviews Interviews for the new season will begin in February 2025.  You will be contacted by our friendly Recruitment Team who will conduct an initial telephone chat with you and if successful, you will be invited to attend a face to face interview with one of our Department Managers. Interviews are typically 30 minutes and you will be asked a few competency based questions. If all goes well, you will join us  for two days of induction, where we will get you Resort Ready! Induction days are fun filled, full of facts about the Resort and will prepare you to work at the Resort. Roles will begin in March and run through until 2 November 2025.