Sports Assistant (Lifeguard)

Job Title: Sports Assistant (Lifeguard)

Reporting To: Sports Club Duty Manager/Head of Aquatics

A. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job purpose:

This role straddles College and Sports Club activities working on a 4-week shift pattern to include evenings and weekends. Duties cover both swimming pool and dry side.

PE Department (Reporting to Head of Aquatics)

During term time the role is based mainly at the Swimming Pool, to assist the DC Aquatics Team in running the College programme (swimming, water polo and other activities), helping to set up and break down equipment, lifeguarding, cleaning and pool operational duties.

Sports Club (Reporting to Sports Club Duty Manager)

During evenings, weekends and College holidays the role is to assist the Sports Club Duty Manager with the day-to-day running of the Sports Club including lifeguarding in the swimming pool, setting up equipment, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring safety, security and the enjoyment of Sports Club clientele.

This is not an office-based position. The Sports Assistant should not normally enter the office/reception area unless requested to do so for specific reasons. The Sports Assistant should be visible around the Sports Centre public areas at all times.

Core Duties:

• Perform swimming pool lifeguard duties as per NPLQ standards. Maintain NPLQ qualification with regular monthly training.
• Setting up areas and equipment as required for the College and Sports Club programmes. Assist with hirer club and special event set ups where necessary in consultation with the Duty Manager.
• Assist students and members with their general needs and enquiries while at the Sports Centre.
• Maintain the building and equipment according to current Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness around the Sports Centre at all times. Carry out a thorough check of all facilities at the start of each shift making sure all areas are ready for use. Carry out a programme of regular weekly/monthly checklist tasks as agreed with the Duty Manager.
• When on dry-side, monitor the use of the Cycling Studio, Studios, (In the absence of the Fitness Instructor) Fitness Rooms and Sports Hall ensuring that the rules of use displayed at the entrance are followed; particularly that equipment is used appropriately and put away after use.
• Assist members to negotiate the access control system and ensure that only cardholders are accessing controlled areas.
• Monitor the car park from time-to-time and enforce the parking regulations (including Pond Cottages).
• Assist the Party Supervisors at weekends if required by the Duty Manager.
• Other duties as required by the Duty Manager or Head of Aquatics from time-to-time.

B. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• RLSS Lifeguard (NPLQ)
• Experience of working in a sports or health club environment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Aquatic sport coaching qualification
• Educated to ‘A’ Level standard
• Fitness Instructor qualification
• First Aid at Work

Personal Qualities

• Active participation in sports and fitness
• Enthusiastic and hard-working
• Able to work unsupervised and carry out duties with responsible attitude
• Good team worker
• Adaptable and flexible approach to duties
• Willing and able to carry out regular cleaning tasks

C. OUTLINE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Salary Scale: £25,000 (FTE) per annum.

Working Year/Hours: 37.8 hours per week all year round with a 30-minute paid lunch break per day. The work pattern is based on a 3-week rota which includes evenings and weekends.

No. of Days Holiday: 20 days per annum to be taken during College holidays time only, plus public holidays.

Benefits: Family membership of Dulwich College Sports Club, defined contribution pension scheme, Bupa Cash Plan scheme, free lunches during weekdays, entry to the Dulwich Picture Gallery, discounted rates for private functions and for use of the DC Outdoor Centre in Wales, fee remission for children attending Dulwich College or the other schools of the Dulwich Foundation.

References. The appointment is subject to receipt of references satisfactory to the College.

Police Clearance: The appointment is subject to police clearance as required by law for the protection of children and to compliance with proof of identity and addresses over the last five years in accordance with the stipulations laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Probation Period: 6 months, with an interim review after 3 months at which time the position will be reviewed. In case of illness during the probation period, statutory sick pay only will be applicable.

Period of Employment (if applicable): Permanent

Start Date: As soon as DBS cleared.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to Relocate:

• London: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person