Leisure Attendant - DGA13613

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a motivated Leisure Attendant to join DG1, supporting three swimming pools and a health suite. Band 3 salaries range £26,187–£26,637 per year and the role emphasizes customer safety, lifeguarding and active public engagement.

You will work shifts including evenings and weekends, with opportunities to contribute to a vibrant leisure environment while undergoing regular staff training and PVG related checks as required.

Qualifications

• RLSS Lifeguarding qualification is essential.
• PVG scheme check or update before offer.
• Experience with public/customer care desirable.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer safety and lifeguard during shifts.
• Communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Assist with cleaning and setting up/dismantling sports equipment.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer service

Public safety

Communication

Education

RLSS Lifeguarding qualification

Job description

Job Description

Leisure Attendant (16/544)

Dumfries

Band 3 - £26,187 - £26,637

We require motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to work as part of a team carrying out general leisure attendant duties, always ensuring customer safety, lifeguarding, 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.

You will be based at DG1 and will assist in actively promoting DG1 and Leisure and Sport activities. The leisure facility 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 wellbeing area as well as meeting rooms available for hire.

Experience of working with the public and customer care is desirable and ideally you will have experience of working in swimming pools.

A current RLSS Lifeguarding qualification is essential for this post.

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.

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.

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: DG1 Duty Officer Team email [e-mail]