Casual Leisure Attendant - DGA13823

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking enthusiastic individuals to work in the Ryan Centre (Stranraer) or The Merrick Leisure Centre (Newton Stewart) on an on-call basis. You will assist in facility operations, provide excellent customer care, and report to the Facility Duty Officer.

Essential is the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard award by start date, with First Aid desirable, and a basic English/Maths background.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure or sport activities is an advantage.
• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard award is essential by start date.
• Standard Grade English and Maths (or equivalent) is essential.
• Driving licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and supervise facilities to provide high-quality service.
• Support day-to-day operation and report to the Facility Duty Officer.
• Work predominantly poolside, with duties in other service areas.
• Ensure health and safety practices are observed.

Skills

Customer care

Public interaction

Self-motivation

Work independently

Flexible hours

Education

Standard Grade English & Maths

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard award

First Aid Certificate (desirable)

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Based in our Facilities in the West, the Ryan Centre, Stranraer or The Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart. The hours are as and when required to provide cover for holidays and sickness. This may include evening and weekend work.

We wish to recruit enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our team, to assist with and supervise the facilities and provide a high quality of service to our customers. You will assist in the day-to-day operation of the facility, reporting to the Facility Duty Officer.

Relevant experience in a similar role and in the delivery of leisure and sport activities would be an advantage. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and to prioritise your work. You must have excellent customer care skills, experience of working with members of the public, be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative. Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and current trends in leisure facilities is desirable. We will look for evidence of good communication skills and a flexible working attitude.

Hours will be based predominantly on poolside; however, you will also be required to work in other areas of the service.

A current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard award is essential (by the time employment commences) and a First Aid Certificate is desirable. Education to a level of Standard Grade English and Maths or equivalent is essential. Possession of a current driving licence would be advantageous.

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.

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.

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.

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