Job Description

Casual Lifeguard

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £16.04 per hour

Vacancy Type: Zero hours contract

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

A Perse education is three-dimensional with all teaching staff contributing to the school’s academic, pastoral and extra-curricular programmes.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We 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.

We want our 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.

Key Responsibilities

General Duties

* 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.

* Must hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and attend regular onsite training and any other mandatory training or meeting as required.

* Ensure the 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 Perse 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 Perse School.

* Assist in facility and activity changeovers and be familiar with appropriate equipment and procedures, and ensure the safe handling, transport and maintenance of centre equipment.

* 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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

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

Essential

* 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

Please note, you must be over 18 to apply for this position.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Closing date for applications is 2nd July at midday.

Safer Recruitment

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