Our client is a special needs school based in Illford, they are currently looking to recruit a term time Lifeguard to join their team. The role will be 30 hours a week x 46.2 weeks a per year (term time, plus 2 weeks to be worked during school breaks). The Pro Rata salary for the hours stated as above will be £14,704 - £16,230 (Dependent on experience).
JOB PURPOSE
The Lifeguard/Pool Attendant is responsible for ensuring that the school pool is a clean, safe and secure environment.
The post holder must have a minimum qualification of a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To know school health and safety policies and practice including implementation of the Normal Pool Operational Procedures and Emergency Action Procedures. To test the alarm on a weekly basis.
- To be trained to become a pool plant operator
- To act as a lifeguard on the poolside at all times when the pool is in use during designated hours of employment and agreed school lettings.
- To undertake cleaning tasks, equipment/safety/temperature checks in the pool area as required on the agreed work schedule.
- To keep up to date with current practice in all aspects of rescue and first aid as appropriate to lifeguarding and undertake training as necessary.
- To operate the poolside hoist and test on a weekly basis.
- To keep an attendance record of outside users, inform them when pool is Unavailable and liaise with school office.
- To report any concerns relating to outside users to the nominated senior member of staff/Facilities Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applications will be assessed against the following, which are the
minimum required for this post.
The successful candidate will:
- Have and keep in date, the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
- Have the National Pool Operators Qualification or a willingness
and commitment to train.
- Have first aid qualification (desirable).
- Have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- A working knowledge of health and safety in a pool environment.