Lifeguard - October Holiday Camp - Chandlings School - Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The role of the Specialist Instructor (Lifeguard) is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on camp is always maintained, and to act as a lifeguard during our swimming sessions on camp. During swimming sessions, you will be the sole lifeguard on poolside, accompanied by an Activity instructor/s leading an activity for children aged 4 - 14 years. Between lifeguarding duties, if above 18, you will be part of our Instructor Team delivering outstanding sports sessions, arts and crafts activities and games to groups of children, with an emphasis being on participation, care, and development. If you are under 18, outside of lifeguarding you will help support the Instructor Team with the activities and general cleanliness of the camp. As well as leading sessions, staff contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional, and social care offered by Ultimate Activity Camps. Our Activity Instructors have a pastoral role as the leader of a group of children on camp, with the focus being on maintaining welfare and providing high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard for all age groups of children on our camps during timetabled swimming sessions.
• Take a pastoral role as a group leader, welcoming new children into your group and liaising with the Camp Manager and/or parents as necessary.
• Supervise and engage with the children outside of activity times.
• Maintain a clean and tidy pool area.
• Continuously promote the welfare of the children in your care.
• Show high levels of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, acting as a suitable role model for the children.
• Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Live up to the Ultimate Activity Camp promise of "Inspiring Children Every Day" and behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the company throughout your employment.
• Other ad-hoc duties (e.g., cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc).

Qualifications

• Qualified lifeguard (NARS or NPLQ) with a minimum depth in line with the facilities at the camp you apply to work at. Depth tests can be arranged if the minimum depth on your certificate is not as deep as required.
• Able to complete and pass a Pool competency test prior to working.
• Maintain physical requirements as set out in NPLQ, throughout employment.
• Confident and assertive manner on the poolside.
• Experience of working with children in a childcare setting.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working developing children through play and activity.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.
• A flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.
• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in the childcare and coaching industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Ideally qualified in or working towards relevant qualification (e.g., childcare, education, sports or art), with experience of working with children and delivering activities.
• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Have a full, clean driving licence as you may be asked to work across more than one camp in your local area.

Benefits

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression.
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.
• Refer a Friend scheme.

The Ultimate Activity Company is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, including, but not limited to, DBS Disclosure checks, identity checks, internet search, employment history and reference checks, and international criminal record checks where required.