Swimming Pool Lifeguard

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Lifeguard at Cognita Middle East Schools.

The aim or goal.

Cognita is a unique group of schools that started in 2004. They are spread across 12 countries and are linked by a common goal: to provide a motivating education that helps students believe in themselves and succeed. There are 90 schools in Europe.

Cognita works with 10,000 teachers and support staff in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East to care for and educate over 60,000 students. Cognita schools offer a special worldwide education that focuses on more than just grades. They help students become well-rounded and succeed in many areas of learning.
Helping young people gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed and grow in a world that is always changing.

The Head of Swimming at Cognita Middle East and its Enrichment Academy, ENRICH ME, is looking to hire active and skilled lifeguards to work at our schools in Dubai, UAE. The main job is to make sure that everyone using the pool – including students, staff, parents, and visitors – is safe and secure. This includes helping anyone who might need a rescue. The job will also include simple tasks like cleaning and taking care of the pool.

This is a great chance to join a new and growing swimming team. The successful candidates will really enjoy helping young children improve their swimming skills. They will make sure every student tries their best by creating a good learning environment and building strong connections with students, parents, and staff.

Main Responsibilities

To keep a close eye on the pool and its surroundings.
Overseeing swimming activities at the school pool or swimming area, making sure that all rules, guidelines, and safety measures are followed at all times.
Warns swimmers about unsafe or risky actions in or near the pool.
Check the pool and its equipment often to make sure they are safe, and tell the ENRICH ME Experience Manager right away if you find any problems.
Helps swimmers who are in trouble or about to drown and gives first aid if someone is hurt.
Check the pool, its equipment, and the water regularly to make sure everything is safe, following the set rules.
Oversee and help with cleaning the pool and related areas and equipment.
Helps the swimming teachers show students the basics of swimming when needed.
Go to regular Lifeguard training sessions to keep improving your skills and meet the job requirements.
PROTECTING DUTIES

To follow the rules, guidelines, and expected behavior for keeping everyone safe.
To show that I care about keeping students and coworkers safe and healthy.
To make sure that any safety issues or problems are reported properly according to the rules.
To take safety training when needed.
Job Requirements

Important Skills

Being good at swimming in all kinds of water.

Swim 100 meters in less than 2 minutes.
Certified EIAC lifeguard for pools, trained to work in water up to 2. 4 meters deep
Valid DCAS First Aid certification – at least level 3 Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED for all age groups.
The ability to look at how people swim and quickly understand what they can do and if they’re safe.
(Understanding English is important) and working together as a team.
The ability to stay calm and handle emergencies well.
Nice to have or wanted.

Having a full driving license is preferred.
Experience in caring for and managing a swimming pool.
Experience helping special needs students in the pool.
EXPERIENCE means what you have lived or done in your life. It’s about the things you have learned from those events or situations.

At least 12 months of experience working as a lifeguard.

Having a job in education is beneficial.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to apply for this full-time Lifeguard job, we would like to hear from you. Please send us your latest resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best fit for this job and how you will help keep our students, staff, and community safe around water.

The job is full-time and lasts for 2 years, with a chance to extend. The complete package will include a good salary, a residency visa, health insurance, and money for a yearly flight.

The start date is August 2022, but for the right person, it could be a little later.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and in-person interviews will be set up soon after that.

Thank you for your interest in Cognita ME and our schools in Dubai. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Cognita is dedicated to keeping all its workers and students safe and happy. A police check is needed for all jobs, and a review process is used for all hires.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to AED 4,900. 00 each month

Can travel or move to a different place.

Dubai: You need to be able to travel to work easily or plan to move before you start the job (Required).
Experience:

Experience as a lifeguard at a pool: 1 year (Needed)
License/Certification:

EIAC Pool lifeguard certification (Needed)
DCAC first aid certificate (Needed)
Having a driver’s license and a personal car is preferred.
Application due date: January 10, 2024.