Lifeguard

We are looking for a Lifeguard to join our team in our Centre for Sport on a part time basis. Lifeguards play a critical role in the Centre in ensuring the safety of all pool users and all those using the facility.

The candidate will hold a valid RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). You should be physically fit to cope with this role and attend monthly competency training assessments. Candidates will have excellent interpersonal and team working skills but must also be able to work by themselves. Furthermore, you must be able to provide emergency care and treatment as required in a calm and effective manner, maintain a professional demeanour and possess excellent time management skills. The ability to follow verbal and written direction is essential.

Previous experience as a lifeguard is desirable but not essential.

We are looking to fill shifts across the week on Monday to Friday evenings 6pm to 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Additional hours will also be available to cover holidays and sickness absence.

Main Responsibilities

Lifeguarding:

To be responsible for all lifeguarding duties for the swimming pool, ensuring the safety of pool users at all times by following and adhering to the centre's Pool Safety Operating Procedure.

To maintain constant surveillance of users in the swimming pool.

To provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

To attend monthly competency training sessions to remain competent and able to deliver such services to members.

Customer Care:

To be visible and vigilant at all times whilst on poolside ensuring to be proactive in the management of this area and the behaviour and conduct of users.

To respond in a professional, helpful and friendly manner to a wide variety of customer enquiries when required on shift and covering the reception desk.

To ensure any complaints are dealt with professionally and passed onto the Centre for Sport Manager to be resolved promptly and efficiently.

Health and Safety:

To maintain the highest standards of Health and Safety for all Centre for Sport facilities by understanding all Club and relevant School policies, and understanding and reviewing all Normal Operating Procedures (NOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EAP) to ensure they remain up to date.

To ensure all accidents and incidents are dealt with effectively and reporting procedures are fully adhered to, providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

To safeguard pool safety by ensuring that the poolside is supervised at all times outside of scheduled events.

Maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the pool and wet side area.

To undertake routine maintenance checks on equipment, and report any maintenance issues, as well as any non-compliance of processes or procedures.

Attend any relevant training deemed suitable to protect or improve the service to members and enhance Club safety.

Other:

To cover for colleagues' absence, as required, and undertake any other reasonable duties requested by your line manager or members of the management team.

Ideal Candidate

Essential criteria:

• Previous demonstrable experience of working within a Leisure or Fitness facility
• A current RLSS National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (NPLQ)
• Able to provide emergency care and treatment as required in a calm and effective manner
• Able to work as part of a team and independently if required
• Able to follow directions (verbal and written)
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable criteria:

• Hold a minimum of Level 2 gym qualification, HND in Fitness or a degree in a sports or health and fitness orientated course
• Previous experience as a lifeguard
• Previous experience of working in a School/working with children and an understanding of child protection regulations

Package Description

Location: George Watson's College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Part time

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Benefits: Access to the Galleon Club leisure facilities