Your primary focus as a qualified Swim Coach, will be to deliver an extensive range of swimming pool and open water-based lessons to guests of all ages and varying swimming abilities. You will go above and beyond to ensure that your lessons are always fun, engaging and a memorable holiday highlight.
While you are not teaching and as required by your line manager, you will also support the Lifeguard Team, taking responsibility for the safety and welfare of anyone using our pool facilities. You will also support the Children's Club Team while the kids are in and around our pools.
While supporting the Lifeguard Team around the pools, you must always remain alert and professional to monitor all pool area activities constantly. You will ensure that anyone using the pool follows the set rules and regulations, cautioning any swimmers against unsafe practices and deterring those causing a safety hazard to others.
In an emergency, you will jump to the rescue of anyone in danger. You must remain calm, manage the situation confidently and correctly administer any necessary First Aid.
You will interact well and deliver excellent customer service; however, the primary purpose of this role is to maintain a safe environment around the pool, foresee any dangers and prevent accidents.
Ideally, we're looking for full-season staff from April to early November. We will consider candidates with shorter availability dates, but operationally, those with a combination of the best dates and qualifications will always take preference.
Working for Neilson is more than a job; it's a lifestyle. Spend the summer season based in one of our beautiful beach club resorts, where it's all about sharing your passion for the activities you love. You'll be working hard, but the work is fun, and there's always plenty of time to play.
We're looking for friendly, energetic, and approachable people who can build rapport with ease. Individuals who can instil confidence that every element of a Neilson holiday is delivered by a team who cares.
Please note: All Neilson Active staff are DBS-checked.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Valid UK/EU passport or EU work visa
- ASA/UKCC Level 2 in Teaching Aquatics, SEQ or equivalent is highly beneficial.
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent (valid for the duration of your contract).
- First Aid certificate that is valid for the duration of your contract - At a minimum, your First Aid Course MUST be an attended full-day practical course.
- Previous experience of working as a lifeguard is beneficial.
- Previous experience of working as a Swim Coach is beneficial.
- RYA powerboat level 2 is desirable.
- High level of personal fitness and swimming ability.
- Previous customer service experience is beneficial.
- An understanding that covers the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
- Able to work using own initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A dynamic and flexible approach to adapting to weather conditions.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible to work all the required hours to complete the job well.
- The ability to confidently hold a conversation and instruct in English.
Please note: All Neilson Active staff are DBS-checked.
Package
Up to £570 PCM gross + Shared accommodation + flights, meals + great overall package
