Pool Lifeguard

Seaton Valley High School; Seaton Delaval; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Casual work

Job summary

Seaton Valley High School in Seaton Delaval is recruiting casual Pool Lifeguards to cover after-school sessions and occasional holidays. The role requires the RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and reliability to handle emergencies confidently.

Sessions run from 4.00pm to 8.00pm Monday to Friday, with some weekend work and short-notice cover occasionally needed. Training is monthly to keep lifeguard skills up to date in a 25 metre pool environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with flexible availability to cover sessions
• Able to respond calmly to a range of situations following SOPs and EAPs
• Attend monthly pool lifeguard training to maintain skills

Responsibilities

• Provide casual cover during swimming sessions
• Work 4.00pm–8.00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work
• Support other lifeguards and ensure pool safety and supervision

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexible hours

Education

RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Seaton Valley High School

Prospect Avenue

Seaton Delaval

Tyne and Wear

NE25 0FW

0191 237 1505

Pool Lifeguards

Flexible Hours and Casual

Band 4 - £13.69 to £14.59 per hour (plus holiday pay), pro rata of £246,403 to £28,142 Pay Award Pending

Seaton Valley High School iss unique among Northumberland schools in having its own brand new 25 metre swimming pool that helps swimmers of all ages to develop water confidence and swimming skills on our swimming programmes.

Working alongside our experienced swimming teacher, we are seeking to add to our bank of Pool Lifeguards, to provide casual cover during sessions and sometimes at short notice for other Lifeguards. The sessions are between 4.00pm to 8.00pm Monday to Friday plus occasional work during school holidays. Some weekend working may be required.

RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential. Reliable and punctual, ideally with a degree of flexibility to work as and when required, you will be able to deal calmly with a range of situations and understand the importance of working to Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.

You will also be expected to attend monthly pool lifeguard training to keep your skills up-to-date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.