Lifeguard

Lifeguard (Term:Time) Location: Brighton Salary : A GBP 20,657 per annum (A GBP 26,458 full time equivalent). This is at the rate of A GBP 12.72 per hour, which is equivalent to A GBP 14.26 including holiday pay.

Vacancy Type: Permanent, part time Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Lifeguard on a term:time, permanent basis.

Main purpose of the role: The primary purpose of this post is to take responsibility for the safety of swimming pool users.

We are seeking to appoint a Lifeguard on a full:time and permanent basis, to work during term:time only (35 Weeks). General Duties and Responsibilities: * Maintain a constant surveillance of pool users and recognise and react to signs of danger; * Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations and policies to ensure safety of pool users; * Carry out emergency rescues and treatments until medical staff arrive; * Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all users; * Promote and provide an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for all users; * Ensure timetabled sessions are set up and cleared away promptly; * Cleaning duties as required on a day to day basis to achieve the highest standards of presentation, supported by the Cleaning team; * Assist with sports equipment set ups and supervise activities; * Be familiar with the Colleges Health and Safety Policy and its application to all site facilities; * Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specification: The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas: * Customer focused with a passion for providing exceptional service; * Driven and enthusiastic; * Be able to play an active role as part of a team; * Be able to work effectively unsupervised and complete set tasks; * Be flexible and respond to programme changes as required; * Be a good communicator; * Able to follow Brighton Colleges Policies and Procedures; * Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

* Ability to remain calm in emergency situations; * Be able to use own initiative and have can:do attitude; Essential Training Needed: Applicants need to have an up to date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Desirable Training: * First Aid; * Manual Handling; * COSHH; * Child Protection Hours of Work: 40 hours per week split over seven days, which will include early, late and weekend shifts.

This is a term:time (35 weeks) only appointment.

Remuneration: The salary for this role will be A GBP 20,657 per annum (A GBP 26,458 full time equivalent). This is at the rate of A GBP 12.72 per hour, which is equivalent to A GBP 14.26 including holiday pay.

Holidays: Holiday entitlement is included in the salary for this role.

All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks.

Benefits: * Complimentary lunch is provided.

* Free tickets to the Colleges music, dance and drama performances.

* Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.

* Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.

* Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.

* Employee benefit and discount platform.

Wellbeing: * Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.

* Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.

* Generous sickness policy.

* Comprehensive wellbeing package.

* Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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