Lifeguard

Lifeguard - Female

Job Description

Type : Permanent

Department : Non-Academic

Line Manager : Head of PE

Functional Reporting : N / A

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Lifeguard is to ensure the overall safety of pool users during curricular programmes at The Hamilton International School and to monitor and report essential matters for the effective maintenance of the pool. They will provide a quality service for all members of the Hamilton community and other user groups. They will ensure that all aspects of the day‑to‑day operation of the Sports Centre and the ancillary sporting facilities are carried out as per the best interests of the school and the school community.

Key Qualities and Skills

Aquatics

• Maintain concentrated observation of the swimming pool and pool users in order to anticipate any problems that may occur. Initiate appropriate and timely communication with colleagues in order to effectively oversee the safety of pool users.
• Carry out rescues and initiate other emergency action as and when necessary. Ensure all emergency first aid equipment and pool side emergency equipment is present and working correctly.
• Contribute to the on‑going development and review of swimming pool NOPs and EAPs as required.
• Ensure any relevant qualifications required for the post are kept current and attend, on a regular basis, staff training sessions, ensuring that personal records of training are maintained and signed off by the appropriate person(s).
• Carry out regular water testing and report any discrepancies.

Facilities Maintenance

Health and Safety

General

Key Competencies and Skills

Professional Dispositions

Experience and Qualifications

Important Note

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will have to provide Criminal Background Checks for any country you have permanently lived and or worked in over the last ten years.

The Hamilton International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates and post holders are subject to appropriate International Criminal and Child Protection Background Checks or equivalent, covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

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