Casual Lifeguard

The Opportunity

The Perse is one of the country's leading co-educational independent day schools, providing high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge. 

The Perse Sports Centre is looking for a casual Lifeguard to join their team. This role will assist the Sports Centre team in the daily operations of the swimming pool complex, ensuring safety of users. The successful candidate will be vigilant and proactive, with a focus on excellent customer service. The Lifeguard will have a responsibility to uphold the safety, security and welfare of themselves, school pupils, external users and colleagues in accordance with procedures and Health & Safety regulations.  

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: The Perse School Careers | Casual Lifeguard (ciphr-irecruit.com)

Closing date: 31st October at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.