Lifeguard

Job : Lifeguard - Female

Type : Permanent

Department : Non‑Academic

Line Manager : Head of PE

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 : Ensure that safe, clean and hygienic conditions in the pool hall and other related areas (changing rooms, shower areas, toilets etc.) are appropriately maintained. Make regular inspection of these areas and communicate required actions to maintenance staff and / or other relevant contractors / individuals as required.
• Ensure that pool maintenance concerns are reported to the concerned at the earliest opportunity. Initiate action to reduce the potential risk associated with any specific concerns.
• Health and Safety : Comply with all departmental standing orders and procedures. Proactively contribute to the execution and development of these policies.
• General : Carry out any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Principal & Head of PE as required.

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.

About ISP

The Hamilton International School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP). ISP is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years.

All Our Schools

The Hamilton International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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. The Hamilton International School recruit teachers in several ways including direct application to the school and through international teacher recruitment agencies and organisations.

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