Casual Lifeguard – Sports & Leisure Academy

DEED Leisure and Culture; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing leisure and cultural services. As a Lifeguard, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of patrons at various facilities. Your responsibilities will include monitoring pool activities, addressing health and safety matters, and providing excellent customer service. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work evenings and weekends, making it ideal for those seeking a casual position. If you're passionate about promoting safety in a vibrant community setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Address operational issues and health & safety matters effectively.
• Organize pool sessions and follow Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

Location: Olympia Leisure Centre 3 East Whale Lane Dundee, DD1 3JU

Rate: NA

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

Job Description

Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421. It was established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information and cultural services for the city.www.leisureandculturedundee.comYou will be working as part of Leisure & Culture Dundee Lifeguard team on a casual basis which will include evenings and weekend working.You will be required to work across Leisure & Culture Dundee facilities, including Olympia, Lochee, St Paul’s Swim & Sport, Grove Swim & Sport and Harris Swim & Sport. When work is available you will be contacted. There is no obligation for Leisure & Culture Dundee to offer you work, nor are you obliged to accept work. The rate of pay is £13.37 per hour.

Job Description

Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421. It was established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information and cultural services for the city.www.leisureandculturedundee.comYou will be working as part of Leisure & Culture Dundee Lifeguard team on a casual basis which will include evenings and weekend working.You will be required to work across Leisure & Culture Dundee facilities, including Olympia, Lochee, St Paul’s Swim & Sport, Grove Swim & Sport and Harris Swim & Sport. When work is available you will be contacted. There is no obligation for Leisure & Culture Dundee to offer you work, nor are you obliged to accept work. The rate of pay is £13.37 per hour.

Requirements

You must hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Responsibilities

You will have a day-to-day responsibility for effectively addressing operational issues, health & safety matters and customer-focused facilities, services & activities relating to Lifeguard roles & duties and pool environment at Olympia Leisure Centre, Lochee Swimming Pool and LACD Community Pools.

The Individual

You must have excellent communication skills to work within a team and have the ability to organise pool sessions and your time effectively while following Health and Safety guidelines, Safe Systems of Work and complete Daily Checklists as part of your duties.You will be approachable, reliable and have the ability to motivate others. You will be required to work variable hours including weekends and must attend programmed staff training sessions.This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to work being offered by Leisure & Culture Dundee.