Casual Lifeguards

Abingdon School has exciting opportunities for Casual Lifeguards to join their team based in Abingdon, Oxford.

Job Title: Casual Lifeguards

Location: Abingdon, Oxford

Salary: £8.34 per hour + Benefits

Abingdon School Sports Centre is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Lifeguards for a variety of shifts that may include daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Casual Lifeguards - Purpose of Job

The Lifeguard will work alongside the Sports Centre Staff to ensure the effective operation of the swimming pool.

The Lifeguard will:

- Ensure that swimmers using the pool are safe

- Be constantly alert to prevent accidents

- Assist with the maintenance of the swimming pool area

- Be responsible for managing the rotas of all Lifeguards

Casual Lifeguards - Key Tasks

- 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 that are at risk

- Knowing and understanding pool rules

- To carry out PH and water temperature checks

- 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

Casual Lifeguards - Key Requirements

- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

- Attend monthly training sessions

- Effective communication with other Lifeguards and Sports Centre Staff to ensure that the pool is supervised at all times

- Following the Pool Safety Operating Procedures at all times

- Good communication and teamwork skills

- 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

 Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To register your interest for this exciting Lifeguard opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now.

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