Casual Leisure Attendant - DGA13755

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing Champions guidance

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking casual Leisure Attendants in Dumfries. Roles cover annual leave and sickness, with duties including lifeguarding, safety supervision, and assisting in promoting DG1 Leisure and Sport activities.

The post requires RLSS Lifeguard qualifications or progress toward it and PVG scheme checks where applicable. The position involves shift work, evenings and weekends, and a strong focus on customer care and public engagement within a multi-facility leisure

Qualifications

• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or working towards it.
• Experience working with the public and customer care is essential.
• Shift work including evenings and weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer safety at all times.
• Communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Undertake cleaning duties and set up/dismantle sports equipment safely.
• Lifeguarding (where applicable) and promoting DG1 Leisure activities.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer care

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Casual Leisure Attendant

Dumfries

Band 3 £13.95 per hour

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge?

We require motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our team. You will work on a Casual basis, as and when required, to cover annual leave and sickness. This could be your first step into a career in leisure.

Duties will include ensuring customer safety at all times, communicating effectively with members of the public and other staff, undertaking cleaning duties and setting up and dismantling of sports equipment in a safe environment and lifeguarding (where applicable).

You will be based at DG1. The leisure centre has 3 swimming pools and a health suite with sauna and steam room. A 6-court sports hall hosting a range of sports and activities, a large fitness suite, 2 fitness studios and a smaller class studio.

You will assist in actively promoting DG1 and Leisure and Sport activities at all times.

You must have an RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or be working towards gaining a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Experience of working with the general public and customer care is essential.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

You will be required to attend regular staff training sessions as part of the requirement of this post. This post will include shift work including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Amy Willson, Duty Officer, DG1, tel: [phone] or email [e-mail] (surname is spelt Willson, with 2 l's)