Sports Practitioner and Lifeguard
Closing in 14 days (22 June 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £20,885.00 - £22,615.00
Employer: Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 22 June 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
We are seeking Sports Practitioners who will support the delivery of PE and Sport across our partnership of schools.
Grade 13
Up to 32.5 hours a week (hours to be flexible to meet the needs of the school)
Term time plus INSET days and 4 weeks to be worked during school holidays.
What will I be doing?
To deliver a range of PE and sport activities including sport mentoring and leading lunchtime clubs, after school activities as well as some lifeguard duties.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidates will:
- Hold a Level 2 qualification in Sports Coaching or equivalent
- Hold a full UK driving license and the use of a vehicle and be willing to travel between our schools
- Be able to lead small groups of pupils in sport activities
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of sequenced lessons which are adapted to meet the needs of all of our children and young people
- Overseeing swimming activities in the Hydro pool and making sure that safety procedures, guidelines and policies are followed
- Warning of unsafe activities and enforcing water safety policies and pool regulations
- Providing first aid in the event of injury, rescuing swimmers in danger or distress and administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Training can be provided for the right candidate
What is in it for me?
In return the school will offer the successful candidate:
- Full induction program and ongoing professional development
- Supportive staff team
- ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme
- Onsite subsidised café
- Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
- Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
- Access to Occupational Health Service
DBS check
This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
Supporting documents and information
Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford on 01278 496386.
Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines