Lifeguard/Pool Attendant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Romford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programme

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Training & development

Refer a friend

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Near transit

Job summary

Newbridge Upper Academy is seeking a vigilant Lifeguard and Pool Attendant to keep the school's swimming pool safe, clean and accessible for pupils, staff and community users.

Responsibilities include lifeguarding, poolside supervision, water quality testing and routine cleaning. A current NPLQ is required, and the post requires DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK.

Occasional evening or weekend cover for community lettings may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent observation and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and act decisively in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguarding duties and poolside supervision
• Water quality testing
• Routine cleaning of the pool and associated areas
• Supporting the safe operation of the pool and facilities
• Supporting pupils in the pool and changing areas
• Maintaining pool equipment
• Assisting with community lettings, including some evening and weekend working
• Carrying out basic pool plant checks

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Emergency response

Education

NPLQ

Job description

The post is a lifeguard and pool attendant role at Newbridge Upper Academy, keeping the school's swimming pool safe, clean and usable for pupils, staff and outside groups. The work centres on lifeguarding and poolside supervision, alongside water quality testing, routine cleaning and basic plant checks. It also covers helping pupils in the pool and changing areas, and occasional evening or weekend cover for community lettings. A current NPLQ is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lifeguarding duties and poolside supervision
• Water quality testing
• Routine cleaning of the pool and associated areas
• Supporting the safe operation of the pool and facilities
• Supporting pupils in the pool and changing areas
• Maintaining pool equipment
• Assisting with community lettings, including some evening and weekend working
• Carrying out basic pool plant checks

Qualifications

• Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Ability to stay calm and act decisively in emergencies

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Strong commitment to health, safety and safeguarding

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children or in a school environment
• Pool plant or water treatment experience

What's offered

• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Generous pension schemes
• Family-friendly policies and openness to flexible working
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Close to TfL Elizabeth and Central lines