Pool Supervisor

We’re looking for a qualified and safety-conscious Pool Supervisor to join our specialist team at InFocus Charity in Exeter. You’ll help manage our on-site 25-metre pool and hydrotherapy pool, supporting both internal and external users – including young people with vision impairment and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about swimming, safety, and inclusion.

About the role

As a Pool Supervisor, you’ll:

• Supervise all swimming activities and ensure safety standards are always met
• Deliver engaging and accessible swimming lessons and activities for our young people
• Support with routine maintenance checks and cleanliness of both pools
• Work closely with other staff and therapists to support students’ physical wellbeing
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for all pool users

About you

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Hold a valid NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)
• Have experience working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs
• Be confident in managing pool safety, supervising users, and responding to emergencies
• Be proactive, reliable, and great at communicating with a wide range of people

If you’re calm under pressure, passionate about swimming, and love supporting others to thrive in the water – we’d love to hear from you.

Working pattern

• 27.5 hours per week
• 42 weeks per year (term-time plus some college holiday cover)
• Includes some alternative weekend cover

What we offer in return

• Six weeks’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro rata)
• Occupational sick pay from day one
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Comprehensive training and development
• Free on-site parking
• On-site café
• Access to discounted shopping
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• Life assurance and group accident cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £24,772.03-£25,100.01 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person