Lifeguard - Nationwide

1 week ago


Overland Park, Kansas, United States Barracudas Activity Day Camps Full time
Lifeguard Job Description

Barracudas Activity Day Camps is seeking a skilled Lifeguard to join our team. As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our campers while they enjoy our swimming pools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow policies and procedures outlined in the Swimming Pool file
  • Complete daily checks of water, signage, and buoyancy aids
  • Provide safety instructions to bathers at the start of each session and ensure they are adhered to
  • Direct non-lifeguarding staff in their swimming session duties
  • Monitor and conduct swimming tests on camp
  • Maintain daily and weekly written records of swim tests and buoyancy aids
  • Ensure appropriate levels of staff and Lifeguards are maintained for bather levels
  • Identify emergencies quickly and take the appropriate course of action
  • Ensure the pool is always securely locked when not in use
  • Anticipate problems and prevent accidents from occurring
  • Maintain a clean pool and ensure equipment is packed away

Requirements:

  • Have a valid NPLQ issued through RLSS, STA, or HABC and be able to provide the original certificate to evidence training
  • Complete and pass a Barracudas Lifeguard Competency Assessment (LCA)
  • Be mentally alert, self-disciplined, physically fit and have good hearing and vision
  • Be aged 18 or over by the start date of your contract
  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Provide satisfactory professional/academic references
  • Obtain an enhanced DBS check through Barracudas or have an existing enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  • Attend a Virtual Assessment Event if you're new to Barracudas
  • Complete online training annually
  • Attend Induction Training Day

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the company fulfils all its Health and Safety obligations
  • Any activities that you organise or deliver must be appropriate for the children in your care
  • Encourage the children to take part in new activities and ensure the activity programme is as directed on the timetable
  • Ensure the children under your supervision behave in a safe manner
  • Carefully follow all camp systems, including registration and collection procedures
  • Be a positive role model to the children in your care
  • Report any concerns regarding Child Protection to your Management Team or the Designated Persons at the Central Office
  • Make reasonable adjustments to accommodate and understand the requirements of children in your group who may have additional needs
  • Look after the children's welfare and happiness
  • Ensure the safe use of equipment provided for your sessions


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