Casual Lifeguard

Casual Lifeguard

Location: Cambridge, UK

Salary: £16.04 per hour

Vacancy Type: Zero hours contract

Closing Date: 4th November at midday

Role Overview

The Casual Lifeguard works as part of a team supervising, controlling and ensuring the safety and comfort of customers at all times in the Sports Centre, focusing on the swimming pool environment and providing the highest standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out lifeguard duties to ensure the safety, welfare, supervision and controlling of all bathers or users of the swimming pool.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Sports Centre in accordance with cleaning schedules and standards.
• Hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and attend regular onsite training and any other mandatory training or meeting as required.
• Ensure correct behaviour and use of the pool by all users, in accordance with the pool’s rules and safety regulations.
• Ensure the Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) are followed and comply with and implement the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Adhere to the Sports Centre’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure customers experience a high level of professional standards, contributing to the promotion of a positive image of the Sports Centre and the School.
• Assist in facility and activity changeovers and be familiar with appropriate equipment and procedures, ensuring safe handling, transport and maintenance of centre equipment.
• Carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager to ensure smooth and functional operation of services offered at all times.

Skills and 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.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Safer Recruitment

The School recognises that an important element in safeguarding their pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject, or identify people who might abuse children or are otherwise unsuited to work with them. 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

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.