Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
The Swimming Pool Lifeguard will work alongside the Sports Staff to ensure the effective operation of the swimming pool. The Swimming Pool Lifeguard will:
- Ensure that swimmers using the pool are safe
- Be constantly alert to prevent accidents
- Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of the swimming pool area
Duties
- Bather observation, counting numbers and profiling swimmers
- Ensuring rescue equipment is in the right place and in working order
- Be aware of, and try to reduce potential hazards
- Assessing customers/pool users that are at risk
- Knowing and understanding pool rules
- Set up and break down equipment required for swimming sessions
- To provide First Aid when required
- Attending and keeping a record of training
- Carry out daily maintenance checks
Person Specification
- National Pool Swimming Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Attend monthly training sessions
- Effective communication with other Swimming Pool Lifeguards and Sports Staff to ensure that the pool is supervised at all times
- Following the Pool Safety Operating Procedures at all times
- Good observation skills and the ability to maintain a high level of concentration in a busy environment
- Presenting a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Having a positive and proactive attitude to work
- Displaying commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
- Valuing and respecting the views and needs of children and young people
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Please see the attached job description for further details.