Job Description

Aldar Academies are currently seeking a Lifeguard for the Pearl British Academy, commencing August 2026.

Successful candidates will find themselves welcomed into a wonderful school family community, where staff are held in high regard by pupil, parents and school leadership alike.

Main Duties

• Ensuring the children are supervised at all times.

• Support the coach and PE team in planning and delivering engaging lessons.

• Support in organising and participating in galas and other sports related activities.

• Supporting class teachers and classroom assistants over the care and supervision of children- prior to, during and after lessons.

• Supporting PE team in running extra-curricular provisions.

Specific Duties:

Teaching and Learning:

• Maintain full supervision of the swimming pool and its users from the designated station.

• Ensuring pool checks are completed and recorded before and after the lessons, where applicable, and liaising with maintenance teams where corrective action needs to be made.

• Managing and ensuring the safety of swimmers, parents, pupils, teachers, staff and any other persons on site.

• To support teachers and Swimming Coach with administrative tasks and offering excellent customer service support at all times.

• To read, understand and work within the Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan (PSOP-Pool Safety Operating Procedure) that is supplied by the school in line with ADEK’s guidelines.

• To work within the Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Risk Assessment guidelines that is supplied by the school.

• To carry out safety/operational equipment and resource checks where requested and report findings in appropriate documentation. All documentation is to be supplied by the school.

• To manoeuvre, set-up and dismantle equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with an induction that is provided by the school.

• To help maintain a safe and secure environment through observation and provision of guidance and emergency assistance when required.

• To report any concerns about any areas of operation to the relevant line manager or Swimming Instructor.

• Attending mandatory monthly training sessions to maintain knowledge, fitness and skills required to carry out your duties.

• To carry out pool tests as per the PSOP, in accordance with training and induction.

• To represent Aldar Education in a professional and positive manner at all times, adhering to company values.

• To support the PE department with day to day tasks and whole school events when not required at poolside.

Behaviour management and duties:

• Follow the school’s established policies and procedures, e.g., behavior, NSOPs, code of conduct and child safeguarding policy.

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary, within the school’s established policies.

• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.

• Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.

• To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.

• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s established policies.

Wider professional responsibilities:

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to the team.

• Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings and extra-curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place at weekends or after school hours.

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

• Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• UAE approved (ADQCC) Swimming Coach or pool Lifeguard Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR knowledge

Minimum Experience:

• To be a competent instructor, able to support the needs of all learners.
• To be qualified to teach swimming.
• To be a qualified life guard.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Flexible in approach to work.
• Must be a proficient swimmer.
• CPR knowledge.
• Actively involved in co-curricular activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic proficiency desired.
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Able to work as part of a team, sharing ideas, giving and receiving feedback.

Application:

A covering letter and CV including details of two referees should be sent via the careers page.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.