Swimming Pool and Sports Facilities Duty Manager

Millfield School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Swimming Pool and Sports Facilities Duty Manager.

Millfield boasts a distinguished reputation in swimming, encompassing student swim programmes, private lessons, and impressive 50m and 25m pools. Integral to this achievement are our remarkable team of Duty Managers and pool facilities staff.

The successful candidate will hold a current NPLQ qualification, with previous lifeguarding and leadership experience highly desirable. You will be confident working in a busy aquatic environment and bring strong communication, organisational and team-leading skills to the role. Experience with in the leisure industry or customer service is also advantageous.

• Act as a key holder for swimming pool and sports facilities
• Lead, supervise and support a team of lifeguards and swim teachers
• Carry out lifeguard duties at both the Millfield Senior School Pool and Millfield Prep School Pool
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and operating procedures
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across all facilities
• Set up and dismantle equipment as required
• Supervise the Cricket Centre and Golf Centre when required

This is a year-round, part-time position working 16 hours per week on a rota basis covering the opening hours of both our swimming pools during days, evenings and weekends.

The salary for this position is £10,990.72 per annum, alongside a generous benefits package that includes freshly prepared lunches for just £10.30 per month, access to school facilities, and a range of discounts and cashback offers at high street shops and restaurants through the School’s Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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