Leisure Attendant - DGA13773

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Annan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a motivated Leisure Attendant to join Annan Swimming Pool. The role involves lifeguarding, customer care, and light duties within a team, with 17 hours per week across 52.14 weeks per year.

Salary ranges from £12,366.08 to £12,578.58 annually. PVG checks and training may be required; evenings and weekends are included in shift patterns. Apply to Ian Redshaw for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the general public, children and customer care.
• RLSS Lifeguarding qualification preferred; First Aid certificate desirable but training can be given.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general leisure attendant duties ensuring customer safety at all times.
• Lifeguarding and supervising pool users.
• Cleaning duties and setting up/dismantling of sports equipment.
• Communicate effectively with members of the public and other staff.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer service

Communication

First Aid

Job description

Job Description

Leisure Attendant (7/40759)

Annan Swimming Pool

£12,366.08 - £12,578.58

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge?

We have an opportunity for a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individuals to work as part of a team at Annan Swimming Pool.

You will be required to work 17 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

You will carry out general leisure attendant duties ensuring customer safety at all times, lifeguarding, communicating effectively with members of the public and other staff, undertaking cleaning duties and setting up and dismantling of sports equipment.

Experience of working with the general public, children and customer care is essential and ideally you will have experience of working in swimming pools.

Ideally you will possess a current RLSS Lifeguarding qualification and ideally possess a First Aid Certificate but training can be given. Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation is desirable.

You will be required to attend regular staff training sessions as part of the requirement of this post. The 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: Ian Redshaw Duty Officer, Leisure & Sport, tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]