Lifeguard

Eton College has a vacancy for a full-time Lifeguard who has the enthusiasm and passion to join our incredible team. As a Lifeguard, the postholder will ensure a safe environment for all our pool users in the Athens centre. This new high-performance facility comprises a 25 metre, 8 lane indoor pool featuring an adjustable floor depth, a 4-court multi-purposes sports hall providing indoor space for badminton, basketball, five-a-side football, volleyballs, gymnastics and can adapt to become a 200-seat examination hall. Sport is central to the Eton community and the finest facilities are provided to support the sports programme which is designed to encourage a rich and diverse experience for boys. This includes a national standard athletics stadium, floodlit all weather pitches and pavilion at Willowbrook, and a fully equipped gymnasium. The Lifeguards have a particular responsibility for the health and safety of users of the pool including ensuring the cleanliness of poolside and other communal areas. Setting up swim sessions, such as assembling and dismantling of equipment and assisting the Duty Manager In the opening and closing of the facility. This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. As outlined in the attached job description, all Lifeguards working at the College are required to hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). However, if you are interested in this role and have relevant experience but do not yet hold an NPLQ then we would still welcome an application from you. If you have any questions about this then please do contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk Lifeguard Course Prerequisites Every candidate attending a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course must be 16-years-old or above at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to: - Jump/dive into deep water - Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds - Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water - Tread water for 30 seconds - Surface dive to the floor of the pool - Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits The closing deadline for receipt of applications is: Monday 27th August 2024. Interviews for suitable candidates will be arranged during the course of advertising, therefore please submit your application early. For a full list of tasks and responsibilities of the role, please visit our website. Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an online search and, where applicable, prohibition checks. Eton College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.