Lifeguard

• Permanent, Full Time 32.5 hours, term time only - £19,439 + £1,113 SEN allowance pa (equivalent to £14.18 per hour)

• Plus a £100 welcome payment on successful completion of your 6 months' probation

• Monday and Tuesday 08.45 to 16.30, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 08.45 to 15.15

National Rescue Award or other certificates welcomed

This is a great opportunity to work for wonderful school based in Maidenhead. Our client offers a great work environment, a lovely team environment and great benefits (see below). Your role will be to supervise the security and safety of pool users and carry out rescues as required.

As the Pool Assistant your role will involve:

• Comply with pool safety operating procedures at all times.
• Constantly scan the pool while in use and be prepared to take action in the event of an emergency.
• Check the safety of pool equipment and report any damage or malfunction of equipment, plant or building fabric to the Head of Estates.
• Perform inspection of pool safety equipment including rescue aids and alarms in accordance with the operating procedures.
• Assist with the assembly and dismantling of equipment as required.
• Undertake basic pool maintenance,
• Ensure that a consistently high level of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout the pool area at all times.
• Carry out regular checks of the changing facilities, paying particular attention to safety, facility operation, security, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Comply with the pool's Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure that all equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use.
• Assist with the emergency evacuation of the pool, for example in the event of a fire alarm.

As the Pool Assistant you will need:

• Previous work assisting with swimming pool
• Skill and experience in the application of pool surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration of others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork relating to the pool.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain vigilance without distraction to ensure pool safety.
• Previous pool maintenance experience.
• Commitment to ensuring an enjoyable and safe experience for all pool users.

Benefits:

• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling
• and advisory service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• IT equipment discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Perkbox discounted benefits (cinema, restaurant, high street and gym discounts, free drink every month at Café Nero)
• Gift voucher scheme
• Eye Care vouchers
• Flu vaccination voucher
• Hepatitis B vaccination contribution
• Training and Personal Development
• Spectrum Health (24/7 access to counselling and support)