Epsom College
Surrey
£20.44 per hour
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
The role of ad hoc/casual pool lifeguard is to ensure the safe use, opening and closure of the pool, to deal with incidents effectively and to perform other lifeguard duties as required. The role will also be to ensure that all users follow Epsom College policy. All lifeguard positions are subject to pool tests which will assess your physical fitness to undertake the role and lifeguard knowledge.
REPORTING TO: Sports Centre Enterprise Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE
Be responsible for safe use of the pool facilities. Provide pool supervision when required by Epsom College. To react quickly and effectively in emergency situations as trained to in a recognized lifeguard qualification (NPLQ or a qualification recognized by Epsom College). To provide a friendly, efficient service, with the highest standards of customer care for pupils, staff and customers visiting the facilities. Must operate with regards to all Health and Safety legislation, operational procedures and Best Practices.
MAIN DUTIES
* To open and secure the building and facilities before or after use.
* To liaise with the Swim Co-ordinator and Sports Centre Manager to ensure that any issues are dealt with effectively.
* To carry out duties in accordance with the College's safeguarding procedures.
* To provide First Aid as and when necessary.
* To respond to an emergency quickly and effectively following Epsom College procedures.
* To implement Normal Operating Procedures (NOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
* To inspect building and ensure it is clean and presentable.
* To put out the necessary equipment and ensure that the changing rooms are ready for use.
* To supervise the use of facilities, ensuring it is appropriate and not excessive, and to supervise the facilities to ensure the safety and welfare of all users at all times, giving appropriate guidance and advice to swimmers as and when necessary.
* To adopt a positive customer focused approach interacting with all users during their visit to the facility.
* To provide an advisory service for all staff members and swimmers.
* To solicit customer feed back and recommend changes as necessary to management.
* At conclusion of session to return the pool in the same state with lanes out and to close and lock up.
* To complete any Health and Safety reports if asked to do so.
Essential Job Requirements
* Current and valid NPLQ qualification or equivalent
* Able to act and take responsibility and work independently
* Able to follow policies, procedures and protocols
* An understanding and commitment to Safeguarding procedures
* Understanding of health and safety
* Strong customer service approach and excellent communication skills
* Flexible and reliable
Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About Epsom College
Epsom College
College Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT17 4JQ
United Kingdom
The College has grown significantly in the past seven years, with pupil numbers rising 40% as the result of the opening of our Lower School in 2016, and growth throughout the rest of the College. We admit pupils into Years 7, 9, and 12, and each year around 220 new children join our community, with an average of five pupils applying for every space.
Epsom is a happy school. Almost all our pupils remain with us for their A-levels, and staff retention is equally strong. Around 60% of staff live onsite, which lends the College a real sense of community and togetherness.
From 8am until 6pm, our 72-acre campus is alive with learning; academic lessons also take place on Saturday mornings meaning that pupils have time each day to learn and develop outside the classroom. Our co-curricular programme – which features a vast array of clubs, societies and activities each week – is award-winning (picking up the 'Best of the Best' accolade from The Week for six consecutive years); our CCF is one of the largest in the UK; and our Duke of Edinburgh programme currently has over 100 pupils completing their Gold or Silver award.
In addition, our timetable features wellbeing lessons, an award-winning Personal Social Development offering, and an hour each week for volunteering in the community. Last year Epsom pupils gave 9,830 hours of their time to help local charities, schools, and community groups.
When pupils aren't busy with all of the above, they can relax and catch up with friends in their House. We have 13 single-sex Houses for all our pupils from Year 9 upwards (whether they are day pupils or boarders). This combination of single sex accommodation within a co-ed environment gives us the best of both worlds.
The fact our houses are physical buildings, where pupils can step through the door into a space that's entirely their own, is key to the success of our pastoral programme. This was part of the reason why Epsom was named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing
Sport is central to the College. We have been named the top co-ed school for sport in south east England, and compete in county and national finals in all our major sports across all age groups. Over 22 sports are offered to our pupils, and the aim is to encourage participation for all – we regularly field D and E teams, and see an average of 90% of pupils playing competitive fixtures.
Our focus on delivering an all-round education, that develops the whole child, is regularly celebrated. In the past four years, in both the TES and Independent School of the Year Awards, we have been a finalist in the categories of Boarding School of The Year, Co-Ed School of the Year, SLT of the Year, Creativity in Teaching, Student Wellbeing, Community Initiative, and Sporting Achievement. We were voted the overall winner at the Independent School of the Year awards, and the Sunday Times' most improved school in the UK for 2024.
We hope that you are excited by the opportunity to come and join the fantastic teachers and support staff who work here.
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