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
