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Sports Centre Supervisor & Lifeguard

Epsom College
Organisation
Epsom College
Salary
£19,250
Location
Epsom College
Contract type
Permanent (Part time)
Closing date
26 August 2025
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to supervise the use of the sports facilities at Epsom College; overseeing pupils, staff, hirers and parents whilst they use the various amenities and effectively dealing with health and safety matters as well as the smooth running of the operations at the Sports Centre and sports facilities. The candidate must be able to provide a friendly, efficient service, with the highest standards of customer care for those visiting the facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To supervise the day-to-day running of the Sports Centre, including bookings and general usage.
• To adopt a positive customer focused approach interacting with all users during their visit to the facility.
• To lifeguard the staff swimming sessions (training and qualification provided) and hiring of the swimming pool during holidays.
• To ensure the safe opening and closure of the sports facilities, which includes the Pool, Fitness Suite, Sports Centre and any other sports facility in use.
• To supervise bookings with the hirers and ensure that they keep to their booking times and following NOPs always.
• To follow Health and Safety procedures.
• To provide First Aid if necessary.
• To respond to an emergency quickly and effectively following College procedures.
• To implement Normal Operating Procedures (NOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).

MAIN DUTIES
• To supervise the use of the sports facilities, ensuring it is appropriate, and to always ensure the safety and welfare of all users, giving appropriate guidance and advice to hirers as and when necessary.
• To lifeguard the swimming pool for a staff session (training provided)
• To open and secure the Sports building and Sports facilities before or after use.
• To provide a knowledgeable service for all staff members and prospective hirers.
• To ensure the Sports Centre, Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool is clean and presentable, and to clean equipment if required to do so.
• To complete any health and safety reports.
• To respond as appropriately trained to an emergency, incident and/or accident.
• To undertake duties in accordance with safeguarding procedures and protocols.
• To comply with any other reasonable duties within the Sports Centre and associated departments.

No job description can fully cover all aspects of the role and consequently the responsibilities are likely to evolve and change over time. This description gives an overall view of the position.

Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.

Essential skills, experience and attributes
First Aid – Emergency at work qualification (can be obtained after appointment and prior to commencement)
Lifeguarding (NPLQ) qualification (can be obtained after appointment and prior to commencement)
A minimum of a Level 2 – Gym Instructor or Level 2 – Sports Coaching
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable and responsible attitude and able to use own initiative
Able to follow safety protocols and working protocols
Motivated, flexible, with a can do, friendly approach
Strong appreciation of customer service
An appreciation and commitment to safeguarding protocols within a school environment.

Desirable skills, experience and attributes
IT Literate (Excel and Word)
Experience of working within a Sports Centre or similar environment
Experience of working in a school environment
Experience of lone working
Experience of dealing with customers
How to apply
Please apply via our website: https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/vacancies/sports-centre-supervisor-and-lifeguard/
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