Wellington College
Water Helper
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Job Opportunity at Wellington Health & Fitness Club
Wellington Health & Fitness Club is a premium wellbeing and fitness facility, offering an exceptional environment for members, staff, and pupils. We pride ourselves on high service standards, professional development, and a welcoming, active community.
The Health & Fitness Club sits on the edge of the Wellington College estate, benefiting from its vibrant community and unique setting.
About the Role
You will be part of an energetic and professional team at the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, delivering high-quality service to members, pupils, and staff. You will work within a busy and rewarding environment where service standards, teamwork, and professional development are all valued.
Wellington Health & Fitness Club is looking for a caring, alert, and encouraging Water Helper to join its Swim School. Working 7 hours per week for 36 weeks of the year, you will support Early Years Stage 1 and 2 swimming lessons, helping young children feel secure, included, and ready to take their next steps in the water.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive in-water support during swimming lessons
- Follow the direction and plan of each lesson
- Encourage children in a positive, age-appropriate way
- Help each child participate with growing confidence, enjoyment, and trust
- Ensure the pool remains a calm and purposeful learning environment
- Help prepare and put away equipment
- Assist with registers
- Support the smooth start and finish of lessons
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Pupil Welfare
- Remain vigilant throughout lessons
- Use sound judgment when circumstances change
- Communicate concerns promptly to the Swimming Teacher or appropriate manager
- Work in line with established safeguarding, health and safety, pool operating, and emergency procedures
- Use equipment responsibly and report any faults or hazards without delay
- Provide first aid where required and within the scope of your current training
Customer Focus
- Offer a warm and professional welcome to children, parents, members, and visitors
- Contribute to a clean, well-presented environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Swim School and wider Club, including when additional support is needed
Requirements
- A confident swimmer with a genuine enthusiasm for helping children develop early water skills
- Clear and sensitive communication skills
- Ability to build positive professional relationships
- Calm and effective in a pool-based setting
- Experience in leisure, health, and fitness or another customer-facing environment is valuable
- Understanding of safe working practices in an educational setting
- Pool-related qualifications, including the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or ASA water helper and swimming teaching qualifications, are welcomed
- Maintain the training required for the role
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Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Wellington Health & Fitness Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must have the right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We promote an inclusive and supportive environment and are an equal opportunities employer.
How to Apply
All candidates must apply via our online application form using the link below. A CV may be uploaded in support of the application, but the Wellington application form must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We do not accept CV-only applications, in line with KCSIE safeguarding requirements. Full role details are available in the Job Description.
Closing date: 30th September
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