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Who are we?
Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people. By providing a range of integrated services, we help build positive futures for children and young people aged 5 plus, with complex social, emotional and educational needs.
Job Purpose:
As part of the pool lifeguard team in one of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking charities working with young people, the post holder will be required to maintain a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment. Supervise bathers in the pool. Plan, organise and instruct activities within the pool. Carry out general daily cleaning and security checks as set out in Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan. Attend staff training; ensure that qualification is kept up to date in line with Royal Life Saving Skills/Institute of Qualified Lifeguards guidelines.
Main Duties:
* To organise and coordinate pool inductions and activities.
* To provide a safe environment for all young people and staff by being vigilant at all times and complying with Health and Safety guidelines.
* To write and produce structured lesson plans for coordinated activities within the department.
* Carry out cleaning of department to a high standard.
* Carry out environmental, pool testing and daily check of department.
* Carry out thorough security checks as trained after each activity.
* To work as part of a designated staff team, operating at all times within Centre and Unit Policies.
* To participate, as appropriate, in the department communication system. This may be verbally e.g. at staff handovers, meetings, by telephone etc. or in written form e.g. log books, diaries and, where appropriate, case notes.
* To work within appropriate personal and professional boundaries, ensuring all information regarding young people and staff is treated with appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitivity.
* To undertake any other relevant duties as directed by a senior staff member.
* To work in other departments as required such as the fitness suite and gym.
Qualifications & Experience:
* National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential (RLSS preferred).
* Previous experience working within the leisure industry is essential
* Previous experience of working with young people is desirable.
* HNC in relevant subject, for example Sports Coaching, Health and Fitness is desirable.
* First Aid at Work Certificate and a Pool Plant Operators Certificate are desirable.
* Possession of a qualification to teach swimming is desirable
Notes:
1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.
3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice.
The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
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