Lifeguard

Student Attainment, achievement and well being 

• Fully support the school’s Safeguarding policy and know the reporting procedures to follow in case of a Child Protection issue 
• To promote high standards of safety amongst the students 
• To remain fully focused on the safety of pupils in the swimming pool area 

 Lifeguard 

• Ensure the swimming pool is safe to use prior to lessons 
• Identify and prevent hazards, unsafe behaviours, and potential risks. 
• Maintain a “dry” presence on the side of the pool 
• Perform water rescues as necessary, following established safety protocols. 
• Administer first aid, CPR, and use of AED when required. 
• Assist in emergency evacuation procedures and crisis management. 
• Report as necessary any issues within the pool area to Director of Sport 
• Maintain an up-to date Pool Lifeguard qualification 
• Report any H&S concerns with equipment or pool facilities to the Director of Sport 
• Remain focused and alert throughout lessons. 
• Enforce facility rules, policies, and safety regulations. 
• Educate users on safe swimming practices and facility rules. 
• Address and correct unsafe behaviours in a respectful and professional manner 

Administration/Development: 

• Contacting HOD and others on matters relating to swimming pool with regards to safety 
• Playing a full part in internal and external CPD opportunities including staff meetings where necessary 
• Liaise with Director of Sport to contribute to an annual requisition. 
• Support the planning and organisation of Department aspect of special days, festivals, House events etc. 
• Maintain good quality display in public areas which relate to pool health and safety 
• Support the school’s programme of competitions with other schools 
• Be responsible for personal health and safety and know how to report H&S concerns 
• Maintain cleanliness and order around the pool area. 
• Inspect and maintain safety equipment and report any issues. 
• Conduct regular checks of water quality and pool temperature 
• Have a working understanding of any key policies related to pool use and safety 
• Any other reasonable task assigned by the Principal or Heads of School 

 Other 

• Promote and adhere to the Company Vision and Values:  
• Opportunity - For us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress. 
• Impact - For us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting.  
• Leadership - For us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility. 
• Respect - For us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right 
• All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation 
• Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation 
• Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the Principal or Heads of School 
• Willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required 

 Qualifications:

• An up-to date pool lifeguard certificate 
• A recognised up-to date first aid certificate

 Experience / Knowledge 

• Good working knowledge of up-to date lifeguard and rescue procedures   

 Skills

• Able to work as part of a team

 Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• High levels of personal integrity 
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills 
• Attention to detail and high levels of vigilance 
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm 
• Willingness to take on multiple tasks 
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic 
• Ability to work independently 
• Continually strive for improvement 
• Adaptability 

 OTHERS

•  Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK. 
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore. 

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.  

 All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.