Overview
The Perse Sports Centre is looking for a casual Lifeguard to join their team. This role will assist the Sports Centre team in the daily operations of the swimming pool complex, ensuring the safety of users. The successful candidate will be vigilant and proactive, with a focus on excellent customer service. The Lifeguard will have a responsibility to uphold the safety, security and welfare of themselves, school pupils, external users and colleagues in accordance with procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
Please note, you must be over 18 to apply for this position.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the daily operations of the swimming pool complex and maintain safety for all users.
* Vigilantly monitor activities in and around the pool to prevent accidents and respond promptly to incidents.
* Provide excellent customer service to pupils, external users and colleagues while following procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
* Uphold safety, security and welfare of themselves and others in accordance with school procedures.
* Adhere to safeguarding and child protection requirements as part of employment with the School.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Over 18 years of age.
* Ability to work in a school environment and engage with children and young people appropriately and safely.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Willingness to undergo child protection screening including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and eligibility to work in the UK.
* Understanding of Health & Safety regulations related to pool operations.
Additional Information
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025 at midday, but applications will be considered as they are received. The Perse School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment: The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Interviews will be conducted in person to assess suitability to work with children.
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