Specialist Instructor (Lifeguard) - Easter

The Details: 

Summary of Position:

The role of the Specialist Instructor (Lifeguard) is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on
camp is always maintained, and to act as a lifeguard during our swimming sessions on camp.
During swimming sessions, you will be the sole lifeguard on poolside, accompanied by an Activity
instructor/s leading an activity for children aged 4 – 14 years. Between lifeguarding duties, if above
18, you will be part of our Instructor Team delivering outstanding sports sessions, arts and crafts
activities and games to groups of children, with an emphasis being on participation, care, and
development.

As well as leading sessions, staff contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional, and social
care offered by Ultimate Activity Camps. Our Activity Instructors have a pastoral role as the leader of
a group of children on camp, with the focus being on maintaining welfare and providing high quality
care.

Bring your skills. Leave with more.

For a full list of responsibilities and duties, download the Job Description

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified lifeguard (NARS or NPLQ) with a minimum depth in line with the facilities at the camp you apply to work at. Depth tests can be arranged if the minimum depth on your certificate is not as deep as required.

• Able to complete and pass a Pool competency test prior to working. 

• Maintain physical requirements as set out in NPLQ, throughout employment. 

• Confident and assertive manor on poolside.  

• Experience of working with children in a childcare setting.

• Be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working developing children through play and activity.

• Good organisation and communication skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.

• A flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges on camp.

• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in the childcare and coaching industry.

Desirable Requirements: