Casual Lifeguard

Casual Lifeguard

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £15.16 per hour

The School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

The Casual Lifeguard will work as part of a team in supervising, controlling and ensuring the safety and comfort of customers at all times in the Sports Centre, but in particular focus with the swimming pool environment and to provide the highest standards of customer service to all users of the Sports Centre.

To provide all customers and School students to the Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience, through delivering effective customer services and high standards of housekeeping.

Reporting To

As a member of the support staff, your responsibility is to the Bursar, who delegates day-to-day responsibility for your line management to the Sports Centre Manager.

Key Responsibilities

General Duties:

• Assisting the Sports Centre Manager and the Duty Managers in the daily operations of the swimming pool complex. Ensure the safety of the users and compliance with safety legislation and procedures.
• To carry out lifeguard duties to ensure the safety, welfare, supervision and controlling of all bathers or users of the swimming pool during designated sessions, and dealing with emergencies should they arise
• To be vigilant and proactive to provide a safe environment for School pupils under “Duty of Care” procedures
• To be proactive and supportive when dealing with Sports Centre customers, being vigilant of their needs and focused on service
• Ensure the Sports Centre and particularly the pool and surrounding area is maintained in a safe condition, in compliance with current Health and Safety legislation
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Sports Centre in accordance with cleaning schedules and standards
• Ensure the correct behaviour and use of the pool by all users, in accordance with the pool’s rules and safety regulations
• Ensure all the pools NOPs, EAP and documented procedures are adhered to
• To assist in facility and activity changeovers, be familiar with all equipment and procedures and ensure the safe handling, transport and maintenance of Sports Centre equipment.
• To ensure that sports areas, teaching spaces, communal and access areas are prepared, safe and effective for the programme
• To maintain the NPLQ qualification by attending regular onsite training and any other mandatory training or meetings as required for the post
• To cover for reception duties as and when required
• To carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of services offered at all times

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current and valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Must be a strong swimmer

Desirable:

• Pool Plant Operators Licence
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Lifeguard trainer / assessor qualification
• Swimming teacher qualification
• Experience working in a leisure environment
• Experience of working within a customer service environment

Skills and Attributes

• Positive team player
• Ability to lead
• Polite and helpful attitude
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Maintain high levels of concentration
• An open, honest and confident personality
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in unexpected or emergency situations
• Adaptable and flexible with hours / days worked

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please pclick apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Location: Cambridge, GB

Posted Date: 9/7/2024