Leisure Attendant - DGA13764

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

The Ryan Centre in Stranraer, operated by Dumfries and Galloway Council, is seeking a Leisure Attendant to help supervise and run its extensive leisure facilities with a focus on safety and customer service.

Candidates should have experience, be capable of working on a seven-week rota, and hold or work towards RLSS NPLQ. PVG checks are required prior to offer. Salary listed and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leisure/fitness role is advantageous.
• RLSS NPLQ certification required or in progress.
• Excellent customer care skills and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Act as lifeguard and supervise pool and leisure facilities to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Assist and advise centre users and maintain high service standards.
• Work between dryside and poolside and cover other areas as required.
• Operate on a seven-week rota including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

RLSS NPLQ

Job description

Job Description

Leisure Attendant (10/0048)

Stranraer

£22,549.92 - £22,937.42

You will be required to work 31 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Are you looking for a real challenge?

Look no further - The Ryan Centre in Stranraer features a 25m Swimming Pool with Leisure Water, Health Suite, Gameshall, 30 Station Profiles Plus Suite, SHOKK gym, Dance Studio, Softplay Area, Bar, Cinema and Theatre.

We wish to recruit experienced and enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our team, to assist with and supervise the extensive facilities and provide a high quality of service to our customers. The key is to ensure the smooth operation of the centre by being a lifeguard, maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene. You will advise and assist users of the centre and exceed their customer service expectations.

You will be friendly, outgoing, and passionate about customer care and all aspects of leisure and sport. You will be based between dryside and poolside but may be required to work in other areas of the service. Hours will include evenings, weekend working and bank holidays on a seven-week rota.

Relevant experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage. You must be in possession of or working towards obtaining a current RLSS NPLQ. You must have excellent customer care skills, experience of working with members of the public and be able to work to and meet targets. Self-motivation, the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team is all 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.

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.

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