Lifeguard

Job Introduction

As a Lifeguard at Sodexo at Cpl Budd VC Gymnasium, Colchester Garrison​ you'll keep our fitness facilities running smoothly for our guests and colleagues.. Safety is key to this role and you'll be responsible for ensuring all our facilities remain clean, safe to use and help to maintain a welcoming environment. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What you’ll do:  

• Being the go-to person for our pool users, you’ll be super focused and willing to assist all our clients.
• Ensure all areas of the pool, gym and changing rooms are kept to a hygienic, healthy standard
• Replenishing stock and consumables if needed
• Be a champion of health and safety practices - spot a near miss? Report it to keep your colleagues safe!

What you bring:

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification NPLQ - or equivalent is needed
• Confident knowledge of pool cleaning chemicals 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A great attitude when it comes to taking pride in your work space, a proactive person is who we are looking for.
• A keen eye for detail
• Inter-communication skills
• Can work at a fast pace and adapt to change when needed 
• Be a team player and take instruction 

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Package Description

• 37 hours per week
• Mon - Fri 5 days a week, Sat & Sun Once every 3 weeks
• £10.64 per hour 
• Free Car parking

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About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 

We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.