Lifeguard for Hydrotherapy/Swimming, supporting physically disabled adults
About Us
Ecas is an Edinburgh based charity, established over a hundred years ago. The charity works to improve the quality of life of physically disabled people across Edinburgh and Lothian. The provision of activities for physically disabled adults is one of Ecas’ core aims. Groups are likely to be of mixed ability and to have varied physical disabilities.
Overview
Ecas hydrotherapy/swimming sessions provides our service users the opportunity to improve their strength, co-ordination and confidence in a warm water environment.
Ecas is seeking a Lifeguard and Standby Lifeguard for hydrotherapy swimming classes on Wednesdays at the hydropool, Oaklands School in the Pennywell/Drylaw area.
Hours: 2.5 hours per week. Wednesdays - 6.30pm to 8.50pm
Salary: £17.04 per hour
Start Date: 7th October, subject to building renovation completion.
Purpose of role
- To be the lifeguard for Ecas swimming classes, working under the direction of the Swimming Group Leader.
- Providing lifeguard services during Ecas swimming classes under the direction of the Swimming Group Leader.
- To assist the Group Leader in organising and running swimming classes for people with a physical disability.
- Ensuring that Ecas’ duty of care to service users is discharged.
- Encouraging class members to take part in the class activities and to become more independent in their outlook.
Qualification
The lifeguard must provide evidence of an in-date suitable qualification, e.g. a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), and remain in-date.
Application process
To apply please send your C.V. with the names of two referees. Please also send a covering letter (preferably 1 side, but maximum 2 sides, of A4 with minimum 11 font) clarifying how you meet the required skills and experience, and saying why you consider yourself suitable for the post. Referees will not be contacted until an offer has been made and accepted.
We invite applications as soon as possible ahead of interviews at Ecas’ office in Norton Park.
Applications should be sent FAO: Ally Irvine, Chief Executive.
See our website for more information:
https://www.ecas.scot/vacancy-lifeguard-for-swimming-hydrotherapy-sessions/
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact Ally Irvine, Chief Executive. Tel: 07500 221 618. Email: [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
