Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Chichester; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RNLI in Chichester seeks a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee lifeguard teams across West Sussex & Hampshire beaches for up to 9 months, from May to September, with training and weekend/evening shifts required. You will coordinate recruitment, training, welfare and development of staff while ensuring safe service delivery.

The role demands excellent communication, a sound beach knowledge, and the ability to handle emergencies on busy beaches.

Competenze

• Experience delivering lifeguard services on busy beaches.
• Strong communication and coordination with Supervisors and lifeguard teams.
• Ability to manage welfare and development of lifeguards and respond to emergencies.

Mansioni

• Recruit, train and supervise lifeguard teams.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of lifeguard services to high standards.
• Manage lifeguard operations on demanding beaches and respond to emergencies.
• Contribute to procedures, service model and strategic planning.

Conoscenze

Lifeguard supervision

Emergency response

People management

Communication

Formazione

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Trainer Assessor

ILS recognised lifesaving qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor to join the team at our Chichester Support Centre for up to 9 months, covering operations across beaches in the West Sussex & Hampshire area. This role includes morning, evening and weekend work during training periods and throughout the lifeguard season from May-September. Full availability required between 1^st - 12^th February (weekdays only) This post is operationally focused with some interesting challenges, including:

• Working with other Supervisors on the recruitment, training, supervision, welfare, and development of the lifeguard team.
• Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the lifeguard service to the highest of standards.
• Manage and support lifeguard operations on demanding popular beaches, including responding to emergency situations.
• Contribute to the operational procedures, lifeguard service model and strategic planning.
  You will possess a sound knowledge of the beach environment and sea based recreational activities along with extensive experience in the provision of RNLI lifeguard services. As an excellent communicator, you will have the ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people and situations.

It would be desirable to hold the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Trainer Assessor. In this role you will be required to work with other Supervisors to cover weekend and early/late shifts, ability to be flexible if required, and manage their time effectively. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check. This post requires a valid driving licence. This post requires an ILS recognised lifesaving qualification.

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

This is a seasonal role starting Monday 25th January for up to 9 months. Flexibility is required for evening and weekend work.