Lifeguard - (Casual Contract)
Guildford High School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Casual
- Start date:
- Immediate Start
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.
Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Job details
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Zero Hours
Job category/type
Support Staff
Date posted
13/03/2024
Job reference
REQ000926
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Lifeguard
Reporting to:
Sports Centre Manager
Tenure:
Casual
Salary:
Competitive
Start Date:
ASAP
Application Deadline:
8.30am 15 April 2024
To Apply please click on the link:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As a pool lifeguard at GHS your primary responsibility is health and safety of pool users. All your attention must be focused on the pool and surrounding area. Any time swimmers are in the water a lifeguard must be on duty. You have a ‘Duty of Care’. Time spent away from poolside should be productive, and professional and courteous towards others.
LIFEGUARD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Know and understand the pool rules and enforce them consistently; you are responsible for everyone’s safety and are a role model for children. You must follow all the rules if you expect the rules to be followed. Lead by example; do not encourage any unsuitable behaviour by joining in. If you act unprofessionally you are putting people’s safety at risk.
- Be familiar with the PSOP (Pool Safety Operating Procedures) which includes NOP (normal operating procedures) and EAP (emergency operating procedures) and our Safety Code document. These will be issued to you when employment commences.
- Staff are never to use the pool before or after hours, except for authorised events.
- Eating and reading is prohibited while on duty poolside.
- Uniforms must be worn while you are on duty; they facilitate identification in an emergency.
- Never leave the poolside while people are in the water.
- When there are no swimmers in the water, you must patrol the pool area and spot potential hazards, e.g. loose ladders, broken steps, you must check for slippery spots from standing water, and clean up any puddles. Check changing rooms for slippery changing room floors, running water, un-flushed toilets. Poolside store check it is tidy. Check with pool diagram that all life saving equipment is in the correct places and not damaged, tidy up any ropes etc as these are a trip hazard.
- If you sign up for a shift and can’t make it please let the duty manager know as soon as possible.
- To maintain your skills and competency you should attend suitable and sufficient training* competency assessments on a regular basis run by a qualified trainer.
- You will be invited to organised NPLQ training at the sports centre that run once a month, should you be unable to attend, it is your responsibility to train regularly elsewhere and keep records of that training. This should also be supplemented by a two yearly external test of core or foundation skills.
*Suitable and sufficient means as required to suit the circumstances of the pool, and sufficient to maintain competency. Medical authorities recommend this be at least once a month.
- All lifeguards should have a whistle and it should be around their neck or their wrist. It should be visible not tucked in a pocket.
- Two way radios are available in the medical room, if you take a radio poolside check that the receptionist has a radio and that they are on the same wave length.
- Provide reception/administrative cover at the Sports Centre to cover absences or to provide additional support during busy periods.
RECREATIONAL ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
There are a number of special events, sporting activities and fixtures that take place at our busy Sports Centre. During any time away form the swimming pool or, if swimming sessions are suspended for an event you will be expected to assist with these during your regular hours.
Previous tasks have included, but not limited to:
- Meeting and greeting visitors,
- Giving out information to guests
- Helping set up or put away associated equipment, chairs, tables, gazebo’s.
- Assisting with the cleanliness of the facility
Perform any other task the Head or Sports Centre Manager may from time to time reasonably direct.
Lifeguard & Recreational Assistant
Applicants will need to already hold the right to work in the UK and, if short-listed, be able to attend an interview at the school.
Essential Qualifications
- To hold and maintain recognised lifesaving qualification.
- Good spoken English
Personal qualities
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with pupils, staff, parents
- Ability to work as part of a team
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- High degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism
- Appropriate levels of personal presentation
- Punctual
Attached documents
About Guildford High School
Guildford High School, named The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2024, The Sunday Times Southeast Secondary School of the Decade, and The Sunday Times Prep School of the Decade, offers an exciting and energetic environment in which girls develop academically and personally.
From outstanding academic results to stunning achievements in Sports (named No.1 Girls’ School for Sport in the country by School Sport Magazine), Music, and Drama, GHS girls tackle new challenges enthusiastically. They leave as creative and confident individuals, well-equipped to achieve their dreams.
Awards
- No.1 Girls School for Sport by School Sport Magazine
- The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2024
- The Sunday Times Southeast Secondary School of the Decade
- The Sunday Times Prep School of the Decade
- The Sunday Times Southeast Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance 2024
- ‘Best for Academic Results’ in the Week Magazine, Spring 2023
- ‘Best School for Pastoral Care’ in the Week Magazine, Autumn 2018
- Ranked 2nd Best Private School in the UK by The Sunday Times Parent Power
- 4th in The Telegraph league tables for A Level Results 2023
- Modeshift Stars– STARS Local Authority Secondary School of the Year 2022/23
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