Leisure Attendant (Job Share) (MOR10969) - MOR10969

Moray Council; Forres; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Forres is seeking a Duty Officer to provide a safe and high-quality swimming pool service. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, reception duties, and building security. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, be a confident swimmer, and possess essential qualifications like a Lifeguard Certification. This part-time role offers £28,520 pro rata and requires flexibility to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• Strong and confident swimmer required.
• Flexible approach to work essential.
• Ability to follow routines is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide a life-guarding service.
• Perform swimming pool duties as required.
• Undertake reception duties.
• Responsible for the security of the building.
• Take on Duty officer responsibilities.

Skills

Previous experience of working directly with people

Strong customer care skills and focus

Active listening skills for effective communication

Observational skills for pool management

Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight

Flexibility to meet service demands

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or willingness to attain

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Job Description

To provide a safe and high quality service whilst maintaining good operational procedures and relationships between the service and members of the public. To act as Duty Officer in all aspects of swimming pool supervision and operation of the facility.

Requirements

This post is considered to be a Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide a life-guarding service
• Perform swimming pool duties as required
• Undertake reception duties
• Responsible for the security of the building
• Undertake Duty officer responsibilities.
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as agreed by the post holder with management.

The Individual

• Previous experience of working directly with people
• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or willingness to attain.
• First Aid Certificate
• Strong and confident swimmer
• Strong customer care skills and focus
• Ability to follow routines
• Flexible approach to work
• Observational skills to enable effective management of the pool and its users
• Active listening skills for effective communication for effective interaction with members of the public and staff.
• Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight, move equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations
• Ability to bend and stretch in order to carry out wet cleaning.
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Closing Date: 23 September 2025

Starting Salary: £28,520 (pro rata)

£15.13 per hour

18.125 hours per week

For further information, contact Ken Brown - 01542 888055