Loan A Lifeguard Ltd are committed to water safety and offer a high level of service to our customers. Safety and saving lives is our number one priority and we provide fully trained lifeguards to a whole host of venues. Want to be part of our team? Duties Summary: · Open/close the pool when necessary · Monitor pool-related activities closely throughout shift and identify any safety issues · Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions and monitor weather reports closely to ensure guest safety · Maintain a clean environment in and around the pool · Provide assistance to patrons/pool manager when appropriate or necessary A Lifeguard Lifeguards report to and work under the Session Manager. The responsibilities include supervising the pool during swimming lessons and other pool activities ensuring the safety of pool users. Poolside Duties and Responsibilities Supervise the pool during swimming lessons and other pool activities ensuring the safety of all users - Manage any dangerous behaviour which could affect the safety of others, and enforce pool rules consistently with courtesy and fairness - Respond quickly, efficiently and calmly to any emergency situation in accordance with established accident management procedures - Ensure effective communication with other Lifeguards, Swimming Teachers or other staff on duty - Maintain a vigilant watch of the swimming pool areas and take the necessary action ensure a safe environment - Promote a positive image of the pool and deliver excellent customer service - Ensure a consistent high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facilities - Ensure pool equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use - Lifeguards should maintain a high level of fitness - Monitor cleaning materials and First Aid stock levels reporting any requirements to line manager - Assist your line managers as required with routine maintenance and the general running of the Swim Centre - Regularly patrol the pool hall and changing rooms taking immediate action where required and reporting concerns, faults or defects to line manager. Health and Safety/Child Protection Knowledge of the venue layout and basic equipment, in order to answer questions from customers - Filling in the Accident book/Incident report if necessary - Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times and safe from trip hazards at all times - Identify any potential hazards in or around the pool and bring to the attention of the Manager - Ensure compliance with the Client’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding Procedures within the workplace - Personal Specification Skills and Knowledge Good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships - Reliable with good time management skills - The ability to work independently and sometimes under pressure - An ability to prioritise - A commitment to high quality customer service Qualifications/Experience Relevant and current Lifesaving qualification such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or STA Lifeguarding. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .