Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor: Chichester - Temporary (up to 9 months)

We are looking for a Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor to join the team at our Chichester Support Centre for up to 9 months, covering operations across beaches in the West Sussex & Hampshire area.

This role includes morning, evening and weekend work during training periods and throughout the lifeguard season from May-September. Full availability required between 1^st – 12^th February (weekdays only)

 This post is operationally focused with some interesting challenges, including:

• Working with other Supervisors on the recruitment, training, supervision, welfare, and development of the lifeguard team.
• Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the lifeguard service to the highest of standards. 
• Manage and support lifeguard operations on demanding popular beaches, including responding to emergency situations.
• Contribute to the operational procedures, lifeguard service model and strategic planning.

You will possess a sound knowledge of the beach environment and sea based recreational activities along with extensive experience in the provision of RNLI lifeguard services.  As an excellent communicator, you will have the ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people and situations. 

It would be desirable to hold the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Trainer Assessor.

In this role you will be required to work with other Supervisors to cover weekend and early/late shifts, ability to be flexible if required, and manage their time effectively.

This post requires a valid driving licence.

This post requires an ILS recognised lifesaving qualification.

Safeguarding and referencing

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include reference checks at offer stage and relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.