We are currently looking to appoint a qualified Senior Lifeguard to take responsibilities for the health and safety of our users in the pool and pool side areas. The role-holder will work closely with the RSE Manager and will play an instrumental role in maintaining the smooth running of all pool operations.
The key responsibilities of this role will be to play and instrumental role in maintaining the smooth running of all pool operations. This includes organising the lifeguard rota, coordinating and ensuring compliance with mandatory lifeguard training and maintaining pool equipment. The role also involves motoring and recording of pool temperatures and chemical levels, supervising swimming areas, identifying potential dangers and rescuing swimmers when necessary. Administering first aid, upholding high standards of cleanliness poolside and in the changing rooms, and attending lifeguard training and other relevant CPD sessions are also essential duties. In addition to this, the role-holder must be familiar with and adhere to the Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP).
The role-holder will report to the RSE Manager.
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Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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Sandy Lane, Cobham, KT11 2ES
01932 869044 www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk
Closing Date: 18 September 2025