Lifeguard (Immediate Start) - Al Ain British Academy

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Operations team, directly supporting the Physical Education department, the role will be fully responsible to effectively lead all safety operations poolside. Working with the Operations team, the role will ensure the school complies with all Aldar Education Policy, procedures, HSE, Audit and Regulatory directives within daily school operations. 

•   Maintain full supervision of the swimming pool and its users from the designated positions in the PSOP.

•   Ensuring pools checks are completed and recorded before and after the lessons where applicable and         liaising with maintenance teams where corrective action needs to be made.

•   Managing and ensuring the safety of swimmers, parents, pupils, teachers, staff and any other people on site.

•   To support teachers and coaches with administrative tasks and offering excellent customer service support at      all times.

•   To read, understand and work within the Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan (Pool        Safety Operating Procedure) that is supplied by the school.

•   To work within the Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Risk Assessment guidelines that is supplied by the school.

•   To carry out safety/operational equipment and resource checks where requested and report findings in appropriate documentation. All documentation is to be supplied by the school.

•   To manoeuvre, set-up and dismantle equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with an induction that is performed either by the school.

•   To help maintain a safe and secure environment through observation and provision of guidance and emergency assistance when required.

•   To reporting any concerns about any areas of operation to the relevant line manager.

•   Attending mandatory monthly training sessions to maintain knowledge, fitness and skills required to carry out your duties.

•   To carry out pool tests as per the PSOP, in accordance with their training and induction.

•   To represent Aldar Education in a professional and positive manner at all times, adhering to the company values.

•   To support the PE department with day to day tasks and whole school events when not required at poolside.

REQUIREMENTS:

  Minimum Qualifications:   
•Trained and qualified DAC or equivalent lifeguard (EIAC ADQCC)
  Minimum Experience   
•At least 1 year of experience.
  Job Specific Knowledge & Skills   
•Flexible in approach to work.
•Must be a proficient swimmer
•Good verbal and written communication skills in English
•Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors
•Must be able to respond appropriately & professionally to everyone you interact with in all manners, including  face to face and over the phone
•Able to work as part of a team, sharing ideas, giving and receiving feedback

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reservesthe right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverseand inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our nationaldevelopment strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subjectto satisfactory references and police clearance.