Navy Command - Civilian Pool Lifeguard, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines

UK Ministry of Defence; Winchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Civilian Pool Lifeguard to oversee the operations and safety of their swimming pool. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining pool equipment, and providing lifeguarding support to recruits and families. The successful candidate will work independently, manage their workload effectively, and contribute to a safe and enjoyable swimming environment. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits including generous leave and a Civil Service pension, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

8 public holidays per year

Enhanced parental and adoption leave

Free on-site parking

Free use of gym and swimming pool

On-site cafeteria

Civil Service pension with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a lifeguarding role is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in swimming pools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the swimming pool and ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Liaise with external agencies regarding training and safety policies.
• Assist with the Physical Training Store when not lifeguarding.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Health and Safety Knowledge

Independent Work

Physical Fitness

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Exton, South West England, EX8 5AR

Job Summary

The Civilian Pool Lifeguard is responsible for the running and maintenance of the swimming pool. They are to liaise with all the outside agencies regarding all aspects of the Swimming Pool and policy related hiring of the complex. They are also to act on behalf of the PT Staff on all matters regarding the day to day running of the Swimming Pool, with the authority from the management and in accordance with Physical Training Standing Orders.

They are to liaise with Royal Life Saving Society regarding all Lifeguards Training and Health & Safety policy. Additionally the role will support the Physical Training equipment store when not conducting lifeguarding responsibilities.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

Lifeguarding support to recruit, unit and families swim periods.

Ensure the swimming pool and its areas conform with current Health and Safety Regulations and ensure the maintenance of all swimming pool equipment.

Ensure that CTCRM keeps its centre status with the Royal Life Saving Society via the maintenance of standard and adherence to the relevant codes of practice and governance.

Assisting with day to day running of the Physical Training Store.

Ensuring that access to the Swimming Pool is controlled and that it is secured throughout the working day and locked at night.

Lifeguarding support to recruit, unit and families swim periods.

Ensure the swimming pool and its areas conform with current Health and Safety Regulations and ensure the maintenance of all swimming pool equipment.

Ensure that CTCRM keeps its centre status with the Royal Life Saving Society via the maintenance of standard and adherence to the relevant codes of practice and governance.

Assisting with day to day running of the Physical Training Store.

Ensuring that access to the Swimming Pool is controlled and that it is secured throughout the working day and locked at night.

Person specification

Who Are We Looking For.

We seek workplace integrity with the successful candidate being required to work independently on a frequent basis. We are looking for an individual who can work independently and manage their own workload, prioritising and reassessing tasks as received is a key skill. The job will involve the lifting and physical movement of stores and equipment.

Previous experience in a lifeguarding role.

Working knowledge of H&S in a swimming pool environment.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
  
  

Alongside your salary of £23,116, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,696 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days paid annual leave rising one day a year to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• 8 public holidays per year plus a privilege day for HM The King's Birthday.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
• Learning and Development is tailored to your role.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of gym and swimming pool.
• On-site cafeteria, coffee shop and convenience store
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  
  

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.

Please complete a personal statement of no more than 250 words detailing how you meet the criteria for this role.

At sift, you will be assessed against your CV,Statement of suitability and the following: :

• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
  
  

At the interview, you will be assessed on the behaviours and relevant experience.

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
  
  

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail] .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

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Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [e-mail].