Permanent Lifeguard/ Instructor

Local Gov; Ireland; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Active Ennis Leisure Complex in Ennis, County Clare, operated by Local Gov, is recruiting a Lifeguard Instructor to safeguard pool users and support a range of aquatic activities.

The successful candidate will teach swimming, lifesaving, aquafit, and run camps, with training provided to develop career potential.

Qualifications

• National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 from Water Safety Ireland.
• Full Swim Teacher Award/Qualification from Water Safety Ireland or equivalent.
• Assistant Swim Teacher Award from Water Safety Ireland or Swim Ireland; must obtain full award within probation.
• Current Certificate in Occupational First Aid or ability to obtain before employment.
• Good standard of education to enable duties.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard pool users by constant observation while on duty.
• Teach swimming classes, lifesaving lessons, aquafit classes, running camps.
• Training will be provided; develop career potential.

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 (Water Safety Ireland)

Full Swim Teacher Award/Qualification from Water Safety Ireland or equivalent

Assistant Swim Teacher Award from Water Safety Ireland or Swim Ireland

Certificate in Occupational First Aid (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Culture and Recreation, General Services

The Active Ennis Leisure Complex is a complete indoor health and fitness arena with white flag accreditation, providing pool and gym-based activities for all individuals and clubs in Ennis and further afield. Active Ennis Leisure Complex has for many years had a great association with water safety and with the Lifeguard Service in particular. Many of the lifeguards who have guarded the beaches of Clare over the years availed of their early training in the pool. Active Ennis Leisure Complex is widely recognised as the centre of excellence for swim lessons in Clare. Our team of instructors has vast experience teaching adults and children at all levels from beginner to competitive swimmer.

The principal duty of the Lifeguard Instructor shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. The successful candidate will also be tasked to work across other streams of activities provided within the Complex for example, teaching swimming classes, lifesaving lessons, aquafit classes, running camps, allowing the candidate to develop their career potential. Training will be provided.

1. Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a) Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 from Water Safety Ireland.Valid original certificate will be required to be presented prior to employment.

OR

(b) Applicants who hold a lifeguard qualification from another recognised body can apply;however, if successful, they must completeand pass the National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 course from Water Safety Ireland before commencing employment. This course will be provided by Clare County council.

(c)Hold a Full Swim Teacher Award/Qualification from Water Safety Ireland or equivalent.

OR

(d) Hold an Assistant Swim Teacher Award from Water Safety Ireland or Swim Ireland. Successful applicants must obtain a full Swim Teacher Award from Water Safety Ireland within their one-year probationary period.

(e) A current Certificate in Occupational First Aid, or the ability to obtain this certification prior to commencement of employment.

(f) Have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently.

Failure to input and upload proof of essential criteria in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition.