Full Time Leisure Attendant (FSLT00886) - FSLT00886

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is seeking a full-time Lifeguard to supervise Leisure Centre users and ensure safe and clean facilities. The role requires vigilance, customer care, and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities include supervising pool and activity areas, upholding safety procedures, and assisting with basic administration and booking tasks as required by centre management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer care requirements.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Leisure Centre users including adults, youths, children and groups.
• Direct activities to prevent injury and ensure safety of facilities and users.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated areas and assist with facility operations.

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NPLQ (Lifeguard)

Job description

Job Description

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, 36 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 25th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 13th November 2026

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 - Outgoing personality - Working in a team environment - Ability to carry out the duties of the post effectively