Swimming Assistant (Changing room) part-time

General Description

The Swimming Assistant reports to the Primary School Principal and the PE team this role the successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth operation of the changing facilities and for supervising students whilst they are at the pool and provide basic first aid when required.

The hours for this position are currently set to (they are subject to change):

Tuesdays: 11:15-13:45

Wednesday: 11:15-15:15

Friday: 11:15-15:15

Main responsibilities

• Meet each class as they are handed over by the school bus driver or assistant teacher making a note of the number of students in that class.
• Supervise the efficient changing into swimwear.
• Monitoring for safe and respectful behaviour keeping noise low with awareness of being in a public space
• Ensure changing rooms are left tidily
• Check that the children needing a medical kit have brought it with them
• Ensure jewellery or watches are removed.
• Accompany students to the poolside to sit ready for registration by the swimming teachers.
• Accompany the other class back to the showers and changing rooms.
• Ensure students shower and change efficiently.
• Ensure access to a first aid kit for treating minor injuries by applying waterproof plasters where necessary and changing plasters after swimming may be needed.
• Complete a report sheet for accidents that occur at the pool. These should be given to the school and serious accidents are reported by phone to the school nurse.
• Report any serious or ongoing behaviour issues in writing to either the PE Team leader or relevant Assistant Principal
• Take headcount before leaving and check for weather appropriate clothing
• Hand students over to the bus driver and receive the next class.

What we offer

• Paid insurance benefits (accident insurance long-term sickness)
• Generous pension fund contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition discount
• Social events
• A modern dynamic and collaborative work environment

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• Visit the Employment section of ISZLs website for more information

ISZL is an equal opportunity employer.

As such ISZL agrees to support respect and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Child Protection

ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a students safety or wellbeing.