Waterpark Front Line Lead

What You'll Bring To The Team Job Title: Waterpark Frontline Lead

Location: Alton Towers Resort

Reports to: Zonal Manager

Contract: Fixed Term

About The Role We’re looking for a hands-on, energetic Waterpark Frontline Lead to supervise and support a team of frontline, guest-facing colleagues at Alton Towers Resort. You’ll ensure operational excellence, safety, and outstanding guest experiences across our Waterpark. Acting as the first point of escalation for operational or guest-related issues, you’ll work closely with the Zonal Manager to maintain high standards and deliver a seamless guest journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and support frontline colleagues to deliver exceptional guest service and operational standards.
  • Conduct training sessions and performance reviews to develop team members.
  • Monitor cleanliness, presentation, and safety across rides, shops, and other areas.
  • Manage daily operations, including ride management, turnstiles, and guest services.
  • Handle guest escalations, refunds, and operational disruptions efficiently.
  • Complete key holder duties, including opening and closing and performing checklists.
  • Perform Zonal Duty Manager responsibilities when required.
  • Support operational spot checks to ensure service, efficiency, and safety standards.
Training As part of the role, we expect our Waterpark Frontline Leads to have an understanding of our Pool Plant Room and in Training/Assessing new Lifeguards. As such we will provide training courses in the following areas.
  • PPO (Pool Plant Operator)
  • TA (Trainer Assessor Course)
Qualifications & Experience Qualifications & Experience NPLQ (preferred)
  • Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in a theme park, hospitality, or retail environment.
  • Strong teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
  • Adaptable and flexible with priorities, including alternative shifts or ad hoc responsibilities.
Benefits
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants and travel
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more…
Pay Range Compensation between GBP £13.20/Hr.-GBP £13.20/Hr.
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