Lifeguard and PE Teaching Assistant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Cambodian only
Reports to: Head of Sports
Work Location: Reigate Grammar School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend duties for events
The Lifeguard and PE Teaching Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety, supervision, and well‑being of all pool users during swimming lessons, sport activities, and recreational use. The role focuses on accident prevention, emergency response, and maintaining a safe pool environment in accordance with school safeguarding and safety policies.
When the pool schedule allows, the postholder will work as a PE Teaching Assistant, supporting PE lessons through student supervision, equipment preparation, basic organisation, and safety support, under the direction of the PE teacher.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pool Safety & Supervision
- Maintain continuous and vigilant supervision of swimmers at all times
- Enforce pool rules and safety regulations consistently
- Take immediate action to prevent unsafe behaviour
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, including rescues and first aid
- Report all incidents, injuries, or concerns according to school procedures
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Conduct routine pool water testing using provided test kits (e.g. chlorine, pH) according to the agreed schedule
- Accurately record test results and promptly report any readings outside acceptable ranges, or any water quality concerns, to the Pool Technician or designated technical staff
- Pool & Equipment Management
- Ensure rescue equipment and safety tools are available and in good condition
- Carry out daily visual checks of the pool area and report hazards or defects
- Support cleanliness and order in the pool area before and after use
- PE Teaching Assistant Support
- Assist PE teachers during lessons with student supervision, organisation, and safety support, as directed.
- Help set up, distribute, and store PE equipment.
- Support smooth lesson transitions and supervision, particularly during large group activities or combined classes.
- Assist with monitoring student participation and behaviour during PE lessons.
- Provide support for sports days, school events, and extracurricular activities as required.
- This role does not include independent teaching, lesson planning, assessment, or curriculum delivery.
- General Responsibilities
- Assist with swimming lessons and school aquatic events when required
- Attend required training, briefings, and safety drills
- Perform other reasonable duties related to pool safety as assigned
- Pastoral & Safeguarding
- Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety standards at all times as part of your professional duty.
- Act consistently in the best interests of children, ensuring their safety, happiness, and holistic development.
- Professional Contribution
- Collaborate effectively with other departments to achieve the school’s shared goals and vision.
- Engage actively in professional development, training, and performance review processes.
- Contribute to school policies, improvement initiatives, and the maintenance of standards across the school.
- Interact in a professional manner at all times: be open, respectful, and flexible while upholding and promoting the values of RGSPP.
- Model and adhere to the RGSPP Code of Conduct and professional expectations.
- Engage with the performance review process, regularly engaging in lesson observations and reflections to reflect on professional development at set objectives.
Benefits:
- 18 days of Annual Leave
- 5 days sick leave
- 7 days special leave
- Public Holidays
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Valid Lifeguard certification
- First Aid and CPR certification (locally or internationally recognised), or willingness to obtain upon employment
- Experience working in a school, childcare, sports, recreation, or aquatic environment.
- Experience supporting children or young people in educational, sports, or extracurricular activities.
- Ability to communicate in English
- Physically fit and able to perform rescues and prolonged supervision duties
- Basic understanding of, or interest in, physical education, sports, and student development.
Soft Skills
- Strong sense of responsibility, attentiveness, and commitment to student safety and wellbeing.
- Willingness to support PE lessons, sports activities, and school events when pool schedules allow.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from PE teachers and supervisors.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing schedules and operational needs.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisors.
