Pool Lifeguard

Corlann•Limerick, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corlann, Limerick Applications are invited for the following positions across our services Pool Lifeguard Work Locations: Limerick City Fixed Term 12 month Contract Panels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Care Assistant 13-point scale €35,082 - €41,283 (pro-rata) Working with Corlann Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: · Competitive Rates of Pay · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs Main duties: · Observe the pool and surrounds at all times. Have good working knowledge of safety procedures relating to supervision in a pool and be ready and able, if necessary, to perform a rescue, CPR or administer first aid · Know all aspects of the Emergency Action Plan · Implement session programmes which help promote skill development and water independence across a range of abilities. This will include providing one to one support in the water · Perform regular pool tests, checks on safety equipment and swim aids around the pool area. Be able to follow Normal Operating Procedures · Attend to the pool plant-room when necessary, checking chemical levels and ensuring smooth operation of circulation and filtration systems All applicants are required to : · Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 Water Safety Ireland or equivalent - Assistant Swim Teacher Award - Minimum of 6 months experience working as a lifeguard in a deep-water pool. - Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills - Ability to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a team Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Requirements

Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 Water Safety Ireland or equivalent
Assistant Swim Teacher Award
Minimum of 6 months experience working as a lifeguard in a deep-water pool.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Ability to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a team

Responsibilities

Observe the pool and surrounds at all times.
Have good working knowledge of safety procedures relating to supervision in a pool and be ready and able, if necessary, to perform a rescue, CPR or administer first aid
Know all aspects of the Emergency Action Plan
Implement session programmes which help promote skill development and water independence across a range of abilities. This will include providing one to one support in the water
Perform regular pool tests, checks on safety equipment and swim aids around the pool area.
Be able to follow Normal Operating Procedures
Attend to the pool plant-room when necessary, checking chemical levels and ensuring smooth operation of circulation and filtration systems