Lifeguard (School Swimming)

LSC Schools Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in Manchester is seeking a passionate Lifeguard to supervise and ensure the safety of children during swimming lessons. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £20,000 - £21,000 and various benefits including 20 days annual leave and performance bonuses. Ideal candidates must hold relevant qualifications and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Incentives and performance related bonuses

Mileage expenses paid

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Free school holiday childcare

Company uniform

Company tablet

Full access to equipment and resources

Annual CPD budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified lifeguard.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for primary school Swimming.
• Experience of using IT software.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and ensuring the safety of children during swimming lessons.
• Setting up and dismantling the pop-up swimming pool and equipment.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality swimming lessons to primary school children.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Passionate about physical activity

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

First Aid Certificate

Safeguarding Qualification

Current Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Lifeguard (School swimming) - 35 hours per week

Salary: £20-21k

Location: M12

Dream Big Sports (part of the LSC Group) is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit physical education, physical activity and school sport provider operating across the Greater Manchester region. We provide sport and educational opportunities, delivered with a social purpose.

Our mission is to ignite a passion for physical education, physical activity and sport in the next generation of young people whilst re‑investing into greater opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

Do you want to be a part of a team striving to achieve our mission? Are you passionate about sport & physical activity? Do you like the idea of positively impacting the lives of young people?

If you answered YES to the above questions then #TeamDreamBIG could be the place for you!

What you'll be doing...

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated, committed and enthusiastic individual on a full‑time basis. The successful candidate will be passionate about the Dream Big Sports brand and will be responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of children during Swimming lessons in primary schools.

Your role will include:

• Supervising and ensuring the safety of children during swimming lessons.
• Setting up and dismantling the pop‑up swimming pool and equipment as and when required.
• Supporting the delivery of high‑quality swimming lessons and water safety education to primary school children, in line with the National Curriculum.
• Enforcing pool rules and regulations, whilst maintaining a friendly and approachable manner.
• Responding to emergency situations, administering first aid and CPR where required.
• Collaborating with school staff and families to promote a positive swimming experience for all children.
• Completing relevant risk assessments and logs to ensure safety of participants.
• Attending professional development where required for the role.
• Being a positive role model, creating a positive and engaging environment which encourages participation in sport and physical activity.
• Being a brand ambassador, demonstrating our company values.
• Assisting with the promotion of other Dream Big Sports products and services.

To be considered for the role you will need to have the following:

Personal Attributes:

• Strive to deliver high levels of performance at all times.
• Passionate and driven to help improve levels of physical activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to support with planning, organising and facilitating high quality Swimming lessons.
• Solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• A team player and demonstrate entrepreneurial qualities.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for primary school Swimming.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified lifeguard.
• Experience of using IT software.

Qualifications:

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
• First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding Qualification
• Current Enhanced DBS Check
• ASA Swim England Qualification x1 (preferred)

General:

• Driving license and access to own form of transport.
• This job is subject to receipt of DBS and relevant references.

Training and Development:

Personal development is paramount at Dream Big Sports and includes:

• Internal CPD (equivalent to 50 hours per annum)
• External training, workshops and resources.
• Regular performance reviews.

Working for Dream Big Sports:

• Full‑time contract of 35 hours per week.
• Competitive salary of £20,000 - £21,000.
• Incentives & performance related bonuses.
• 20 days annual leave and the opportunity to gain more in addition to bank holidays.
• Mileage expenses paid.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance.
• Free school holiday childcare.
• Company uniform.
• Company tablet.
• Full access to equipment and resources.
• Annual CPD budget.

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