Lifeguard

St Mellion; Saltash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mellion in Saltash, England, seeks a dedicated lifeguard to supervise pool activities and ensure safety. You will enforce rules, monitor capacity, and assist with first aid and CPR when required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and current CPR/First Aid/AED certification, with NPLQ certification preferred. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and presenting a professional appearance while upholding the company’s standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold current lifeguard certification with CPR/AED.
• High school diploma is required or equivalent.
• NPLQ certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming activities and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Administer first aid and perform CPR if needed.
• Monitor pool usage and enforce regulations.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness and report hazards.
• Support Health & Fitness Manager with health and safety concerns.

Skills

Lifeguard

First Aid

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid/AED certified

NPLQ certified

Job description

Job Purpose

Supervise customers in and around the swimming pool.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines and safety procedures are followed.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Monitors pool activities at all times and warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Monitors the usage of the pool and ensures it remains within the maximum bathing loads.
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Working with the Swimming Coordinator when required.
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.
• Informs the Health & Fitness Manager of any health and safety concerns raised by customers concerning the pool area.
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Ensures locker doors are kept closed and removes any left property at the end of day.
• Enforces the use of all pool safety equipment.
• Ensures all swimming aids and pool toys are returned to the lifeguard locker after use.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Health & Fitness Manager.
• To ensure a high degree of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company’s dress and appearance policy.
• To be a positive ambassador for the Company’s values at all times.

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• CPR, First Aid, or AED certified.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) certified.

Additional Information

This job description has been prepared as a working document to identify the main areas of responsibility. It is not a definitive statement of duties nor excludes any tasks which may be considered reasonable.