Lifeguard - Dean Close Foundation
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
The Swimming Pool Lifeguard will work alongside the Sports Staff to ensure the effective operation of the swimming pool. The Swimming Pool Lifeguard will:
- Ensure that swimmers using the pool are safe
- Be constantly alert to prevent accidents
- Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of the swimming pool area
Duties
- Bather observation, counting numbers and profiling swimmers
- Ensuring rescue equipment is in the right place and in working order
- Be aware of, and try to reduce potential hazards
- Assessing customers/pool users that are at risk
- Knowing and understanding pool rules
- Set up and break down equipment required for swimming sessions
- To provide First Aid when required
- Attending and keeping a record of training
- Carry out daily maintenance checks
Person Specification
- National Pool Swimming Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Attend monthly training sessions
- Effective communication with other Swimming Pool Lifeguards and Sports Staff to ensure that the pool is supervised at all times
- Following the Pool Safety Operating Procedures at all times
- Good observation skills and the ability to maintain a high level of concentration in a busy environment
- Presenting a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Having a positive and proactive attitude to work
- Displaying commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
- Valuing and respecting the views and needs of children and young people
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lifeguard - Dean Close Foundation roles across Dean Close Foundation's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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