Swimming Lifeguard at Greensprings School

Summary

• The Swimming Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of all swimmers and pool users.
• The role involves maintaining constant surveillance of the swimming pool area, preventing accidents, responding promptly to emergencies, and ensuring that all pool rules, health, and safety procedures are consistently followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous and attentive supervision of swimmers and pool users at all times.
• Enforce pool safety rules, regulations, and appropriate swimmer conduct.
• Identify potential hazards, unsafe behaviour, or risks and take immediate corrective action.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including rescue situations, first aid, and escalation where necessary.
• Conduct routine inspections of the pool, surrounding deck, changing rooms, rescue equipment, and first aid materials to ensure readiness and cleanliness.
• Record incidents, accidents, maintenance concerns, and daily operational checks accurately.
• Assist with opening and closing pool procedures, including preparing the facility for safe daily operation.
• Support swimmers by providing basic guidance, information, and customer assistance where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, professionalism, and safeguarding within the pool environment.
• Work collaboratively with management and other staff to promote a safe, welcoming, and well-managed swimming environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid lifeguard certification from a recognised training provider.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Previous experience working in a swimming pool, school, sports club, or recreational environment is desirable.
• Good swimming ability, physical fitness, and confidence in rescue procedures.