Lifeguard - Noya British School
Aldar Academies
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.Responsibilities:Responsibilities:
- Maintain full supervision of the swimming pool and its users from the designated station.
- Ensuring pool 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 persons on site.
- To support teachers and Swimming Coach 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 (PSOP-Pool Safety Operating Procedure) that is supplied by the school in line with ADEK's guidelines.
- 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 maneuver, set-up and dismantle equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with an induction that is provided by the school.
- To help maintain a safe and secure environment through observation and provision of guidance and emergency assistance when required.
- To report any concerns about any areas of operation to the relevant line manager or Swimming Instructor.
- 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 training and induction.
- To represent Aldar Education in a professional and positive manner at all times, adhering to company values.
- To support the PE department with day to day tasks and whole school events when not required at poolside.
- Minimum Qualifications: Trained and qualified lifeguard (ADQCC or QCC accreditations). A certified First Aider.
- Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a similar role.
- Flexible in approach to work.
- CPR knowledge.
- Must be a proficient swimmer.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic proficiency desired.
- Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children,
- Able to work as part of a team, sharing ideas, giving and receiving feedback.