Full-time Lifeguard

Starting September 2025

BSB is a not for profit, inclusive independent international school comprising 1,350 students from approximately 70 countries. Located in the parkland of Tervuren, we enjoy world class facilities set within an inspiring green campus, yet near all the amenities of the university city of Leuven and the capital city of Brussels. But what makes our school an exceptional place to learn and grow, and what really sets us apart, are the relationships we build, the culture of kinship we foster and the pursuit of quality in everything that we do.

We are committed to providing a vibrant and engaging holistic education for our students in a harmonious atmosphere. With everyone learning and working together to inspire success, we have created a thriving community with the notion of ‘one school’ at its heart. By balancing academic endeavour with pastoral care, and classroom-based learning with enrichment opportunities, we provide our students with the best opportunities possible to broaden their aspirations and horizons.

Our curriculum is British based and uniquely adapted to the needs of our international and diverse student body. There is an Early Childhood Centre for children aged 1-3. Our Primary School offers a bespoke enquiry-based curriculum. Students in Year 10 & 11 study for (I)GCSE and BTEC courses. Post-16 students can choose from three internationally recognised pre-university examination courses: English A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or BTEC.  Our Enrichment programme is exceptional, offering over 100 activities per week.

As one of the top performing schools in the world, BSB students go on to attend a wide range of top universities across the globe. We believe that our exceptional student outcomes and top world rankings are really a happy by-product of our unique culture built on care, curiosity and collaboration.

Purpose of the role:

As a lifeguard at BSB, you’ll be a key member of our pool safety team, ensuring the highest standards of supervision, emergency readiness, and customer care.
This is more than just watching the water—you’ll be actively involved in maintaining pool hygiene, supporting events, and training regularly to stay rescue-ready.

The successful applicant will:

• Supervise all pool activities and ensure the safety of all users.
• Enforce pool rules and promote safe swimming practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure pool systems are functioning properly.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, performing rescues and first aid (including AED use) when necessary.
• Assist with pool setup, events, equipment handling, and logistical tasks.
• Collaborate with staff and the intervention team in emergency situations.
• Participate in regular training, drills, and safety procedures.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the technology and safety systems used in the BSB swimming pool through a combination of provided training and independent study.
• Familiarise yourself with procedures and all safety, first aid, and CPR equipment through training, hands-on experience, and routine inspections.
• Attend actively all safety and first aid training as requested by BSB.
• Swim weekly at least 500 meters, as part of keeping up swimming and lifeguards’ skills and as field inspection of pool installation and to spot hazards or potential hazards in the pool.
• Report to Campus Operations

Qualifications

• Possess a valid lifeguard certificate compliant to VLAREM (min. “Hoger Redder” BLOSO accredited, incl. a valid yearly refresher certificate).
• Have an extended CPR-, ALS- and ERC-certificate or willing to follow these training and recycling courses as organised and requested by BSB.

Experience

• The post is open to newly qualified as well as to more experienced lifeguards

Key Skills & attributes

• Professionalism & Courtesy: Always maintain a positive and respectful attitude, demonstrating courtesy and tact in interactions with colleagues, students, parents, and visitors.
• Role Model Behaviour: Display exemplary conduct, especially when working with children, parents, and staff – serving as a trusted role model within the school community.
• Emergency Response: Remain composed and act swiftly and effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly within a team environment—efficient, easy-going, and always focused on shared goals.
• Technical Knowledge: Possess a solid understanding of pool technology and safety systems and apply this knowledge effectively in daily operations.
• Communication Skills: Fluent in spoken English related to lifeguard duties; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an asset.
• Openness to Feedback: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow by accepting constructive feedback and maintaining positive public relations.
• Conflict Management: Address and report inappropriate behaviour in a calm, respectful manner, while remaining firm when necessary to uphold safety and rules.

The Person:

• Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
• Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
• Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
• Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.

Conditions of service

• Full-time (37,5 hours per week), permanent Term Time Only contract (+10 days)
• Work in shifts alongside the other Lifeguards. The opening hours of the swimming pool in term time are from 06:30 to 19:30.
  Occasional weekend work
• Attractive salary (BSB Operational scale – Band 2 with a minimum of € 33.959 and a maximum of € 53.075 gross per year, based on relevant working experience
• Interesting extra-legal benefits, including paid school holidays, hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities
• Interesting position in an international environment and in a well-equipped, beautiful campus
• The post holder will be expected to undertake any appropriate training provided by the school to assist them in carrying out any of the above duties.

Application process:

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17 August 2025 at 16.00 (CET).

Interviews will be held at the school before the end of August.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have not heard anything further from us by mid-September 202, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 “The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)

 BSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our community.

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