Lifeguard

Part-time Lifeguard Required from 1 September 2024.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated part-time Lifeguard to work every Monday, Tuesday and Friday during term time.  The successful applicant will be a key member of a dedicated team supporting the excellent teaching and learning within our school.

The duties of the post will include (but not be limited to):

• Supervise pool area to ensure the safety of all pool users, providing safety instructions
• Prepare pool for the start of each session
• Ensure that changing rooms and pool are kept clean and tidy between sessions
• Assist in walking children to and from classrooms and pool
• In the event that the pool is closed the Lifeguard will assist the Swimming Instructor in delivering an appropriate curriculum
• Participate in planning and evaluation of swimming/learning activities with the Swimming Instructor
• Assist in the development of pupil support plans (such as EHCP outcomes)
• Assist with the supervision of pupils before school, break times, lunchtimes
• Assist the Swimming Instructor to deliver a weekly after school swimming club

Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.

An enhanced DBS check and pre-occupational health check are an essential part of the selection and recruitment process.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Only fully completed Durham County Council Support Staff Application forms will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by no later than 9.00am on Monday 17 June 2024.