Senior Lifeguard: Crosby - Internal only
Senior Lifeguard: Crosby - Internal only
Internal vacancy
In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants. #LI-DNI
Essential Criteria:
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Must hold a valid CC4LG qualification.
- Must hold a valid driving licence.
- Must have a grading of meets expectations or above from their most recent SPR review
Note: The successful candidate will be required to work within the Sefton area for the entire contract duration. Please note that no relocation package is available for this role.
About Us:
Since 1824, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been dedicated to saving lives at sea. We are committed to ensuring the safety of beachgoers and providing a vital lifeline for those who find themselves in danger of drowning.
The beach is a wonderful place for fun and fresh air, but the sea's unpredictability can catch visitors off guard. At the beach, every second counts, making it essential to have someone on the shore who can spot potential dangers, prevent accidents, and respond instantly if needed.
About the Role:
As an RNLI lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in keeping beachgoers safe by:
- Sharing safety advice with beachgoers to prevent incidents (95% of the work is preventative).
- Responding to first aid incidents and assisting with missing/found persons.
- Providing a swift rescue response to anyone in difficulty.
Our lifeguard responsibilities vary depending on the beach location. We cover over 230 beaches across the UK and the Channel Islands, each with its unique characteristics and challenges. Our Lifeguards at Crosby Beach operate from static beach lifeguard unit with mobile patrols. You'll use a four-wheel drive, rescue boards, and tubes.
About You:
Being an RNLI lifeguard is both challenging and rewarding. No two days are the same, and to excel in this role, you should be:
- Focused, vigilant, and proactive.
- Approachable and passionate about helping people stay safe.
- Professional with excellent people and rescue skills.
- Hold a National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ), ILS Beach/Surf Lifeguard award, or equivalent.
- Pass fitness and competency tests and meet health and eyesight requirements, as the job can be physically demanding.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Rigorous checks, including enhanced DBS checks, will be conducted for successful applicants. Suitability to work with children may also be explored during the interview.
If you meet the above requirements and have a passion for helping others through supervision, education, and rescue, we invite you to join our team this season!
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.
