Job Description

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit https://wells.cathedral.school/2025/05/20/lifeguard-leisure-assistant-3/ where you will be required to download an application pack and complete and submit an application form.

Job Title:

Lifeguard & Leisure Assistant

Hours:

Zero Hours, shifts to be confirmed

Salary:

From September 2025

21 Years and older 12.45 per hour

18-20 Years old 10.20 per hour

16-17 Years old 7.70 per hour

Responsible to:

Director of Sport/Enterprises Manager

Main Purpose of Job:

To supervise the security and safety of the pupils and public, ensuring their enjoyment in all areas of the facility and carry out rescues as required.

To maintain the facility and sports equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. A need to be flexible and available at times during the day and week to meet the needs of our visitors and clients is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

To interact with the pupils responsibly and welcome all users of the facilities promoting a positive image To comply with the pool safe operating procedures at all times To maintain a vigilant watch of the swimming pool areas in accordance with the operating procedures and take necessary action to ensure the safety of all pool users and staff To check the safety of equipment in areas of responsibility and report any damage or malfunction of equipment, plant or building fabric to the Director of Sport and Head of Facilities immediately after discovery To ensure that a consistently high level of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout the pool area and sports equipment area To ensure that lost property is handled and recorded in line with procedures To patrol all areas of the facility and ensure that all areas are being used in the correct manner, making suitable adjustments as necessary To assist the Caretakers in maintaining sports activity, activity areas and stores in a clean, safe and tidy manner To assist in the opening and closing of the facilities when required and assist in monitoring the security of the premises at all times Assist with the supervision and control of children whilst in the pool Attend monthly lifeguard training sessions to ensure ongoing personal development and compliance of the requirements of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Perform inspection of pool safety equipment including rescue aids and alarms in accordance with the operating procedures Carry out regular checks of the changing facilities, paying particular attention to customer safety, faculty operation, security, cleanliness and hygiene To comply with the Pool's Health and Safety procedures at all times To report any matter of concern to the Director of Sport and Head of Facilities immediately To prepare activity areas involving the setting up/dismantling of equipment Ensure all sports equipment is maintained and cleaned in readiness for use To ensure that all Pool equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use To report any maintenance issues using the appropriate procedures To undertake any suggested training requirements To comply with the Emergency Action Plan for the facilities and assist with any such incidents in the appropriate manner
This outlines the duties for the time being of this post to indicate the level of responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

Promoting Safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you come into contact Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Be aware of support and ensure equal opportunities for all Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day
Pay: 12.45 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay
Work Location: In person