Job Description

Role Description

St Peter's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Post:

Senior Pool Lifeguard

Department:

Swimming Pool

Responsible to:

Swimming Pool Manager

Salary:

26,285 p.a. (Point 5 on the Support Pay Scale)

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Overall purpose of the post:

Supervise the lifeguard team and provide a life guarding service and general assistance with the operation of the pool. As a Senior Lifeguard, to assist the Swimming Pool Manager with the safe, efficient and effective management of the facilities deputising in their absence

Key responsibilities:

To supervise the Swimming Pool and associated facilities in accordance with the laid down procedures, ensuring that high standards of safety are maintained for all users. To provide a lifeguarding service during all school lessons, boarders swimming sessions, staff and parents swim, and at other times as required. To remain vigilant and respond immediately to any emergency. To deputise for the Swimming Pool Manager in their absence. To assist in the effective operation of programmed of activities, including equipment set up and changeovers as required for the scheduled programme both for internal and external customers. To undertake water testing when it is due during allocated time on site, reporting to the Swimming Pool Manager or to Estates staff any discrepancies or concerns immediately. If the water test is outside the safe limits, the lifeguard must prevent access into the pool water by any person until a competent person has re-set the water treatment and confirm the quality is back within specification and safe. To undertake the cleaning of the whole facility (including changing rooms, toilets, pool and poolside, other public areas) adhering to a schedule and standards set. To facilitate special events such as galas, including school open days to showcase the facility to prospective pupils and parents. To report any defects in or damage to equipment associated with the facility, reporting any / issues to the Swimming Pool Manager or to Estates staff as required. To establish and maintain excellent relationships with all customers, both internal and external and to ensure everyone feels welcomed and valued. To ensure the security of the pool building including locking doors and setting the alarm systems, and reporting any faults on the system. To ensure continuous personal development, including attending monthly refresher sessions, maintaining personal fitness appropriate for lifeguarding duties and to maintain and retain appropriate lifeguard qualifications.

General

Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter's School's Health and Safety policy.

School values - You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school's core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity. The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description may be amended at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,285.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Pool Lifeguard