Pool Attendant

Are you an enthusiastic, responsible and hardworking lifeguard who enjoys supervising a wide variety of swimming sessions for people with a disability? Can you maintain the highest standards of cleanliness whilst assisting with day to day operations? If so, we'd love to hear from you! 

To work as a Lifeguard, you’ll need to have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) but at Norwood we pride ourselves on developing our people, so if you are interested in this opportunity but don't have a relevant qualification yet then don't worry – apply anyway and we’ll let you know more about gaining a lifeguard qualification through us.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision and control of pool and surrounding area to ensure safety of swimmers.
• Perform rescues, give immediate first aid in the event of injury or initiate other emergency action as appropriate.
• Clean pool and surrounding areas, showers and changing facilities and other areas as required.
• Assist people we support with transferring in and out of the pool using a static hoist.
• Maintain chemical balance levels and perform water tests to ensure the safety of swimmers.
• To operate the pool plant room, maintaining the pumps, tanks and chemical barrels to a safe level.
• To attend any training courses as instructed and to keep their current lifeguard qualification up to date.
• To wear correct uniform which complies with the company dress code and to abide by policies and procedures.
• To provide cover at other sports activities and events when required.

Benefits at Norwood:

• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence. 
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest. 
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being. 
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards. 
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance         
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Excellent career progression pathway

Essential:

• Experience of working with people with a disability or have the skills and ability to work with people with a disability
• Strong and competent swimmer 
• Understanding of the necessity for high standard of hygiene in swimming pools  

Desirable:

• • Previous experience of working in the leisure industry 
• • Experience of teaching studio classes or sports sessions

Abilities, skills and knowledge

• Capable of passing the water assessment as required 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work on own initiative, as well as part of a team
• Good general fitness 

If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.