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 provider in Scotland seeks a part-time Lifeguard to oversee safety and maintenance in their facilities. Ideal candidates will hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Duties include maintaining cleanliness, supervising activities, and aiding users in need. This position offers 22.5 hours per week, with essential training and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of customer care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all designated areas.
• Oversee public safety and behavior.
• Attend Health & Safety training.
• Assist Leisure Centre users in difficulty.
• Patrol the building for maintenance and security.
• Supervise children's activities.

Skills

Current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Knowledge of customer care requirements

Communication Skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

CLOSING DATE

Thursday 4th December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE

Thursday 18th December 2025

REQUIRMENTS

• 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 carry out 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
• Outgoing personality
• Working in a team environmentAbility to carry out the duties of the post effectively