Lifeguard

Abingdon School are seeking Lifeguards to join the team.
Location: The Sports Centre, Abingdon, OX14 1DE
Pay: The rate of pay is £14.55 per hour, inclusive of pro-rata holiday entitlement
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Shifts: (weekdays 17:00 - 22:00), Saturdays and Sundays (06:45 - 17:45)
About Us:
The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys’ school, it will become co-educational from September 2026.
Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford.
Lifeguard – The Role:
Abingdon Sports and Leisure is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and flexible lifeguards to work at Abingdon School Sports Centre on a casual worker (hourly paid) basis. The Lifeguard will work alongside the Sports Centre staff to ensure the effective and safe operation of the swimming pool.
The Sports Centre offers high quality facilities which includes an 8-lane 25m swimming pool, sports hall, studio, two squash courts, strength and conditioning gyms, hospitality suite, classroom and climbing wall.
The Lifeguard will ensure that swimmers using the pool are safe, be constantly alert to prevent accidents and assist with the cleaning of the swimming pool area.
We have a number of positions available (immediate or September start) so early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on receipt.
Lifeguard – Responsibilities:
- To be vigilant in ensuring the safety of all swimmers
- Ensuring rescue equipment is in the right place and in working order
- Be aware of, and try to reduce, potential hazards
- Assessing customers that are at risk
- Follow the Pool Safety Operating Procedures at all times
- Knowing and understanding pool rules
- Set up and break down equipment required for swimming lessons
- To provide First Aid when required
- Attending and keeping a record of training
Lifeguard – You:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Effective communication with other Lifeguards and Sports Centre Staff to ensure that the pool is supervised at all times
- Punctual with good time management skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Good observation skills and the ability to maintain a high level of concentration in a busy environment
- Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Has a positive and proactive attitude to work
- Willingness to attend monthly training sessions and any additional training as required with an eagerness to learn and improve
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Early applications are encouraged and applications will be reviewed on receipt
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