Lifeguard - Al Mamoura Academy - AY2022-23-220000AM

Job Description

Lifeguard - Al Mamoura Academy - AY2022-23 - (220000AM)DescriptionAldar Education is currently seeking a qualified Lifeguard for Al Mamoura Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the 2022-2023 academic year.Al Mamoura Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender primary school and a girls only secondary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity. This vision is supported by the Al Mamoura Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabis leading school group.The position will report into the School Operations & Support Services Manager and work as part of the school Physical Education department to support the development of the department and the pool safety culture within the school.The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.RESPONSIBILITIESAs a member of the Operations team, directly supporting the Physical Education department, the role will be fully responsible to effectively lead all safety operations poolside. Working with the Operations team, the role will ensure the school complies with all Aldar Education Policy, procedures, HSE, Audit and Regulatory directives within daily school operations.Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintain full supervision of the swimming pool and its users from the designated positions in the Pool Safety Operating Procedure.

• Ensuring pool checks are completed and recorded before and after lessons where applicable and liaising with maintenance teams when corrective action needs to be made.

• Managing and ensuring the safety of swimmers, parents, pupils, teachers, staff and any other people that on site.

• To support teachers and coaches with administrative tasks and offering excellent support at all times.

• To read, understand and work within the Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan (Pool Safety Operating Procedure) that is supplied by the school.

• To work within the Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Risk Assessment guidelines that is supplied by the school.

• To carry out safety/operational equipment and resource checks where requested and report findings in appropriate documentation. All documentation is to be supplied by the school.

• To manoeuvre, set-up and dismantle equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with an induction that is performed either by the school.

• To help maintain a safe and secure environment through observation and provision of guidance and emergency assistance when required.

• To reporting any concerns about any areas of operation to the relevant line manager.

• Attending mandatory monthly training sessions to maintain knowledge, fitness and skills required to carry out all duties.
• To carry out pool tests as per the Pool Safety Operating Procedure, in accordance with their training and induction.
• To represent Aldar Education in a professional and positive manner at all times, adhering to the company values.
• To support the PE department with day to day tasks and whole school events when not required at poolside.

#LI-HR@AMAQualificationsREQUIREMENTSMinimum Qualifications:

• Trained and qualified DAC or equivalent lifeguard (EIAC ADQCC)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year Lifeguard experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Flexible in approach to work

• Must be a proficient swimmer
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors
• Must be able to respond appropriately & professionally to everyone you interact with in all manners, including face to face and over the phone
• Able to work as part of a team, sharing ideas, giving and receiving feedback

WHAT WE OFFERAldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 24,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child

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