Lifeguard

Richmond; Richmond; On-site; GBP 10,034 - 14,291; Part time

Job summary

Richmond is hiring a Deck Teacher in England. The role involves supervising students at the pool, providing first aid as needed, and enforcing safety rules. Candidates should have experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and be a certified lifeguard. Required certifications include Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid. The position offers a starting compensation of $12.00 per hour and demands interaction with parents regarding students' progress.

Qualifications

• Must pass background examinations included with training.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides life guarding based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules to prevent accidents and administers first aid.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes required paperwork.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on students’ swim skills.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a certified lifeguard

Two or more years as a swimming instructor

Job description

Deck Teacher

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Provides on deck supervision and first aid as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides life guarding based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
• Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
• Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Education / Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

Work Environment

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation

$12.00