Lifeguard

About the role

The International School of Choueifat in Muscat, Oman, is looking for a lifeguard to support its extracurricular SABIS curriculum and the physical education programme. The role covers swimming lessons, student training for competitions and pool safety, and reporting to the Head of Department.

Key responsibilities

• Teach lessons according to the SABIS Physical Education Curriculum and the SABIS Point System, complete lesson plans and keep daily reflections; plans and evaluations are reviewed by the Head of Department.
• Train students for competitions, including written practice plans, performance tracking and departmental reports.
• Support drills and activities linked to swimming lesson objectives, and attend competitions and Saturday activities when requested.
• Take care of pool equipment, organise, set up and pick it up.
• Perform and record daily water quality tests as directed by Administration.
• Complete forms for students in training, including accident forms and SLO charts.
• Maintain discipline, report infractions via the discipline sheet and follow up with a written incident report when needed.
• Help students develop an active lifestyle and ensure they understand water safety.
• Meet the Head of Department at least weekly and keep an updated life-saving certificate.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject or equivalent.
• Lifeguard training and certification.
• English proficiency.
• Ability to work within a team and good communication skills.
• Meets employment requirements, including local education and certification, reference and criminal background checks.