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Dear Applicant

RE: Head Lifeguard Post Ref 1691

Thank you for your interest in the above post. Please find enclosed in this application pack the following documents:

· Application Form

· Job Description

· Person Specification

· Structure Chart

· Service Overview

Application Form:

The application form plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide to shortlist for interview.

You are urged to ensure that all the information contained in your application is relevant and that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria on the person specification. Please use the person specification for guidance when filling in the application form.

References:

If successful at interview, Ipswich Borough Council will seek to obtain two employment references. Wherever possible the name of your first referee must be from current employment/education and the second from either current or former employment/education. If you cannot provide an “employment” reference please contact the HR Team at Ipswich Borough Council for further assistance.

For your information, the salary for this post is: £19,826-£20,954.

The closing date is 17:00hrs, Monday 1st February 2016. Please send your completed application form to either Human Resources, 2nd Floor – West, Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DE or .

Disclosure and Barring Service:

The above post has been risk assessed and requires the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form. Should you be successful at interview, further details will be given to you regarding the disclosure process and the Council’s relevant policies and procedures.

Ipswich Borough Council complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

We also fully comply with the DBS Code of Practice regarding the correct handling, use, storage, retention and disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information and our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and other relevant legislation pertaining to the safe handling, use, storage, retention and disposal of Disclosure information.

Copies of the full Policy Statements regarding the “DBS Code of Practice”, “IBC Recruitment of Ex-Offenders” or the “IBC Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosure” can be obtained by writing to Human Resources, at the above address, by emailing or phoning 01473 433402.

If you have any recruitment queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01473 433402. Please leave your name, number and brief details of your question and a member of the recruitment team will call you back.

Yours faithfully

Recruitment Team

Human Resources

Ipswich Borough Council

Job Description: A75

Head Lifeguard

Main Purpose of Job

To work as a Lifeguard and supervise other Lifeguards on a shift basis to organise staff rotation, fatigue and official duties, motivating staff and ensuring pool areas are adequately staffed.

Main Duties

1. To supervise and assist Lifeguards ensuring that safety, cleaning and customer care policies are maintained.

2. To undertake basic pool operation tasks such as backwashing the pool filtration system, water testing for chemical dosage levels and repairing / maintaining the pools changing cubicles.

3. To arrange Lifeguard rotation between supervision points on poolside and organise and control fatigue and official rest breaks.

4. To receive training and perform relief supervisory duties when allocated.

5. To assist in providing on the job training for other full time, part time and casual Lifeguards.

6. To undertake an accident prevention role on the poolside, undertaking water rescues where necessary.

7. The administration of First Aid, CPR and EAR where necessary.

8. To act as an information agent and give guidance to customers and other Lifeguards.

9. To be responsible for the security of the Fore Street Pool whilst on duty and to supervise the taking, banking and accounting of monies.

10. To work as a Head Lifeguard at the Council's other facilities when required.

11. Attend staff training regularly in line with RLSS guidelines to meet minimum requirements to keep NPLQ award valid.

Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of the duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed.

/ PERSON SPECIFICATION
Head Lifeguard
ATTRIBUTES / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Knowledge/ Qualifications / RLSS NPLQ – evidence of continuous training to support the qualification
Knowledge and skills to use an automated external defibrillator
Understanding of / introduction to Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults / First aid at work
Pool Plant Operators Foundation Certificate
Experience in Pool Plant Operations
Pool supervisor during Gala’s and pool based events / Application / Interview Certificates
Work related experience, skills and competencies / Customer Service experience
Experience of working as a lifeguard.
Able to concentrate and observe pools for lengthy periods of time.
Knowledge and skills to perform an effective rescue
Knowledge and experience of pool equipment set up / de-rig / Health and safety experience including COSHH and RIDDOR
Experience of supervising members of staff / Application / Interview
Personal skills / Be able to give clear, accurate, and firm instructions verbally and through the correct use of signals to customers and other members of the team
Ability to work closely and
effectively within a team
Be able to meet basic fitness criteria in order to meet the demands of undertaking an NPLQ course and regular staff training.
Ability to use own initiative / To offer direction and ideas to team members. / Application / Interview
Special working conditions / Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Flexibility to work Evenings/ Weekends and bank holidays
Ability to work in hot humid conditions
Ability to maintain high alertness throughout the shift
Enhanced DBS disclosure / To be able to recognise signs of discrimination and safeguarding and willing to put the council’s policies in to practice. / Application / Interview

Updated April 2014

Ipswich Borough Council

Sport & Leisure

Ipswich Borough Council owns and manages a range of sports and leisure facilities located around Ipswich, offering residents and visitors many opportunities to take part in sport and activities. At each site you will find friendly teams who will be able to assist you. We operate the following facilities:

Swimming Pools

Crown Pools features 3 separate pools: Competition Pool, Leisure Pool and Teaching Pool. The Competition Pool is an eight lane 25 metre pool which accommodates swimming lessons and aqua fitness classes. The pool also holds regional and national swimming events with spectator seating. The Leisure Pool is ideal for families and children, offering a range of activities for the children such as a mushroom fountain shower and Freddie the frog slide and wave machine. We hold regular swimming sessions for all ages in the teaching pool, ideal for babies, toddlers and adults. We offer programmed lessons as well as public swimming.

Fore Street Baths is an elegant 25 yard Victorian facility, which caters primarily for training courses and private hire, however holds swimming lessons and public swimming.

The pools have approximately 620,000 visits per year therefore there is a busy, fast moving working environment which is customer focussed.

Sports Centres

Ipswich Borough Council operates four sports and community centres around Ipswich: Northgate Sports Centre, Maidenhall Sports Centre, Gainsborough Sports Centre and Whitton Sports Centre.

Each of the sports centres offers a range of activities to all, including: Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Hockey, Football, a variety of fitness classes and junior holiday activities.

Each sports centre offers a varied and changeable programme to its 500,000 visitors per year.

Gyms

We currently have four operating Profile Fitness Suites situated in four locations: Crown Pools, Gainsborough Sports Centre, Whitton Sports Centre and Maidenhall Sports Centre. All members of Profiles can use the facilities at any one of our Fitness suites. All of our gyms have a vibrant social yet relaxed atmosphere and have personal training lounges.

We currently have around 2500 active gym members who we take care of and help by offering an exceptional customer focussed experience.

Updated April 2014