Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard (School) at Wisen HR Services

Job Description

Location: Buru Buru, Nairobi

Job Purpose: The candidate will oversee day-to-day pool operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for aquatics and provide exceptional service to the students and customers. Will be required to guide swimmers and perform rescue and first aid operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide swimming lessons to students and other customers
• Open the pool each day and close it down each evening, depending on schedule and hours
• Treat the pool with appropriate concentration of chemicals on a regular schedule, test the pH and chlorine level of the water
• Perform first aid procedures when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the pool facility e.g cleaning the pool, benches, pool deck and proper disposal of trash
• Oversee activities at the facility
• Explain and enforce rules, regulations and policies to ensure safety of patrons and swimmers;
• Monitor designated areas to recognise signs of danger and give recommendations
• Respond to emergencies and rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
• Report incidents and give possible solutions
• Maintain a friendly environment for all pool customers

Skills

Job Specifications

• Lifeguard Certificate or Diploma from a recognised institution
• First Aid Certification
• Creativity for swimming lessons and a passion for kids is a must.
• Previous experience in participation in KSF (Kenya Swimming Federation) events will be an added advantage
• Experience coaching a swim team is highly desirable
• Minimum of 2 years of lifeguard experience
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills