Responsibilities

Lifeguarding 

• Supervision of the pool during swimming, ensuring safety procedures are followed. 
• Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and undertake CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. 
• Attend regular lifeguard training sessions. 

Leisure Operations 

• Interact with the public and welcome all users of the facilities. 
• Assist in the preparation for, and operation of, events and activities. 
• Ensure a consistently high level of cleanliness is always maintained throughout the centre. 
• Support sales in the leisure retail shop, including inventory control. 

Health & Safety 

• Operate in accordance with Woodrow's operating procedures and appropriate National Governing Body guidelines. 

Person Specification

Essential:

Qualifications 

• Current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) 

Personal Attributes

• Customer centric mindset
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude to swimming 
• Able to quickly establish rapport and build effective relationships across a range of personas
• Composed demeanour
• Articulate communicator
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to work effectively with others
• Able to work independently, demonstrating proactivity and initiative 
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, impeccable work ethic and a flexible approach to work
• Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of children and young people 
• Absolute commitment to London Youth's principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Absolute discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Passionate about leisure and sport opportunities to support health and wellbeing outcomes 

Desirable:

• Experience as a lifeguard / leisure assistant in a leisure environment 
• Experience working in a customer facing environment 
• Available to work all year round