Lifeguard

Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor

Sport and Health Center at NATO in Brussels

Full Time Permanent

2400 (per month)

For the Sport and Health Centre at NATO in Brussels, we are looking for an experienced and qualified Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor. The centre includes indoor and outdoor facilities, such as squash courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a gym. Open seven days a week, the sports centre serves as a social hub where more than 4,500 employees can meet for sports and other activities.

The Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor will work within the Centre and be responsible for the supervision and safety of the members within the pool and surrounding areas.

High Five Health Promotion / Westfield Health are dedicated to making a healthy difference to the quality of life of our customers, and the Lifeguard / Swimming Instructor supports our mission by ensuring the safety of all members, promoting a positive and active environment, and providing swimming instruction to enhance fitness and well-being.

We are proud to be a committed member of inclusive employers and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments or support with your application, please let us know when prompted.

About the role

As a Lifeguard, you will be responsible for the supervision and safety of our members within the pool and surrounding areas. Your main duties include:

1. Ensuring compliance with safety rules to prevent incidents and injuries;
2. Responding quickly and effectively to emergency situations in and around the pool;
3. Performing daily checks such as water temperature, pH, and chlorine levels to maintain high standards;
4. Supervising the use of pool equipment and overseeing activities taking place in and around the pool;
5. Carrying out rescues and initiating emergency actions when necessary;
6. Providing first aid, including CPR, when needed;
7. Maintaining cleanliness of the pool and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment.

About you:

Education and Qualifications

1. A valid and up-to-date BSSA certification : MANDATORY (Brevet Supérieur de Sauvetage Aquatique) and compliance with mandatory refresher courses;
2. First aid and CPR certification

Experience

1. Previous experience as a lifeguard or swimming instructor
2. Experience in teaching swimming lessons or conducting group classes

Skills

1. A friendly, calm, and professional demeanour, with the ability to react quickly and effectively;
2. Flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as the centre operates seven days a week.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.

Are you interested?

Part of the selection process will be a Competency Based Interview. Candidates will be asked for specific examples detailing how they have demonstrated the Skills and Values we are looking for within this role.

If you feel that you have the skills and values to carry out this role, please apply by submitting your CV and provide information about your relevant skills and experience.

We're so excited to meet you

Support with your application

We value inclusivity and want to make sure our application process is open and accessible to all candidates. As a Disability Confident Employer, we're dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure the recruitment process is as comfortable as possible. If you would like any further information or support, please email recruitment@westfieldhealth.com.