22.5 Hour Part-time Leisure Attendant

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust; Burntisland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local leisure authority in Burntisland is looking for a part-time Lifeguard to supervise Leisure Centre users, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Applicants must hold a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and demonstrate excellent customer care skills. Responsibilities include overseeing pool area, maintaining facility standards, and assisting users as needed. This part-time role requires 22.5 hours per week with a focus on health and safety training.

Qualifications

• Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge of customer care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Leisure Centre users for safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated areas.
• Perform pool tests and assist in plant operations.
• Patrol the building for security and maintenance.

Skills

Customer care knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Conscientiousness

Outgoing personality

Education

Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Overview

CONTRACT TYPE: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: Monday 29th September

INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 8th October 2025

To supervise Leisure Centre users including adults, youths, children and groups, to ensure safe use of facilities and equipment and to ensure cleanliness of the building.

REQUIREMENTS

Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To undertake a range of duties in wet, dry and other areas which will include the cleanliness of all designated internal and external areas, control of facilities, issuing and safeguarding clothing and other personal belongings in the changing facility, assembling and dismantling facilities equipment, including sports and exhibition displays
• To oversee the general safety and behaviour of the public and users and to direct their activities to prevent injury or misuse and damage to facilities
• To adhere to current operating procedures for the facility, including the facilities Normal Operation Procedures and Emergency Action Plan, the company’s Safety policy and the Health and Safety principles contained therein
• To attend regular Health & Safety training to maintain the required Health & Safety competency required for this post
• To give trained assistance to Leisure Centre users in difficulty, including the use of appropriate appliances (trained assistance includes poolside and lifesaving skills)
• To patrol the building in order to carry out routine maintenance and building security
• To supervise children’s activities, including birthday parties and Activity Camps
• To carryout pool tests and assist in plant room operations as appropriate
• To attend regular training to maintain the required competency and fitness standards
• Where required, to undertake basic administration functions including taking bookings, receiving cash through the computerised booking system, receiving customers, telephone calls and receiving goods
• To undertake other duties as required by centre management

THE INDIVIDUAL

• Demonstrate a knowledge of customer care requirements
• Conscientious and hard working
• Communications Skills
• Out-going personality
• Working in a team environment
• Ability to carry out the duties of the post effectively