Term-Time Pool Attendant — Safety & Swim

General Information

• Organisation: Local Educational Institution (School or College)

• Role: Casual Swimming Pool Attendant

• Reference: #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Location: Leicester

• Job Type: Part-time / Casual (Ad-hoc hours based on the school’s needs)

• Schedule: Term-time only, meaning your work aligns with the school calendar (approx. 39 weeks a year).

Key Responsibilities

• Active Supervision: Patrolling the poolside to monitor pupil behaviour and ensure everyone is following safety rules.

• Incident Prevention: Identifying potential hazards or swimmers in distress and intervening before an accident occurs.

• Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintaining the cleanliness of the poolside, changing rooms, and footbaths to prevent slips and infections.

• Safety Support: Assisting the swimming teacher with equipment (floats, lanes, etc.) and ensuring emergency equipment (life rings, poles) is in place and functional.

Candidate Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Communication: Ability to give clear, firm instructions to pupils to maintain order in a noisy environment.

• Experience: Prior experience working with children is highly desired, as you will need to understand how to engage with different age groups safely.

• Alertness: High level of concentration required for long periods on your feet.

Qualifications (Typical for this role)

While the brief mentions “further details,” most UK schools require:

• NPLQ or NRASTC: A valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC).

• First Aid: A current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid certificate.

• DBS: Since this is in an educational setting, a mandatory Enhanced DBS check will be performed.

Working Environment

Unlike a public leisure centre, a school pool environment is highly structured. You will work alongside teachers and coaches rather than independent members of the public.

Summary of the Role

This is an ideal “bridge” role for someone interested in sports coaching or teaching. Because it is a casual contract, it offers high flexibility for students or those with other part-time commitments. It allows you to gain experience in a safeguarding-heavy environment while contributing to the physical education of local pupils.

Quick Tip: In your application, emphasize your “Punctuality” and “Vigilance.” Schools rely heavily on attendants being on time to ensure lessons start safely, and “vigilance” is the number one skill every headteacher looks for in poolside staff.