Lifeguard - Edinburgh

Stepping Stones Museum for Children; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a fun and approachable lifeguard to join their vibrant team. This role involves ensuring the safety and enjoyment of children during swimming lessons, providing a welcoming atmosphere, and being a key point of contact for parents. The ideal candidate will possess essential lifeguard qualifications and embody a friendly demeanor, making swimming lessons an enjoyable experience for all participants. With flexible hours available, this position is perfect for those looking to engage with children and contribute positively to their learning journey in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold lifeguard qualifications and be approachable.
• Fun, friendly, and able to engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe delivery of swimming lessons.
• Act as a poolside coordinator and support swim teachers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Calm Under Pressure

Education

National Rescue Award for Swim Teachers (NRASTC)

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

STA International Pool Lifeguard

Job description

Stepping Stones is currently one of the largest private learn to swim providers in Scotland, delivering high quality, low ratio, swimming lessons for children in small groups of up to 6 children. As part of the Stepping Stones delivery team, you will be responsible for the delivery and progression of swimmers within our swim programme.

We are looking for someone that is fun, approachable, and loves working with children. We expect our staff to be knowledgeable, approachable, and fun. As a Stepping Stones lifeguard, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of our learn to swim programme as well as being a point of contact for parents and swimmers during the lesson delivery.

Our core lesson delivery falls during weekday afternoons and over the weekends. We have a range of days and times available for our lifeguard positions, and additional hours can be picked up on either a temporary (lesson cover) or permanent basis.

Qualifications

• National Rescue Award for Swim Teachers (NRASTC)
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• STA International Pool Lifeguard

Additional Qualifications (Not Essential)

• National Governing Body Swimming Teacher Certificate

Main Duties

• Ensuring safe delivery of swimming lessons
• Poolside coordinator
• Supporting swim teacher delivery
• Feedback to the Stepping Stones office as required

Personal Qualities

We encourage our lifeguard team to be fun, friendly, bubbly, and approachable. As a Stepping Stones lifeguard, you will be able to recognise the needs of the teaching team and swimmer, adapt to each situation, and remain calm under pressure.

Our main aim is to have fun. We have found that the best way for our swimmers to engage and enjoy their swimming lesson is for them to be relaxed, feel welcome, and enjoy coming to lessons. As one of the first points of contact on a swimmer's journey, we want our lifeguards to engage, have fun, and be part of their experience.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos