Leisure Attendant / Lifeguard

Pertemps; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable higher education organisation in Glasgow is seeking Leisure Attendants/Lifeguards for part-time relief cover. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, supervising pool safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent, alongside strong interpersonal and organisational skills. This flexible position offers £12.62 per hour and aims to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all members.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a sport/leisure centre environment.
• Strong, confident and adaptive communicator.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer experience to sports centre members.
• Supervise pool area and enforce safety measures.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Strong swimming ability

Good IT skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent

Job description

Leisure Attendant/Lifeguard

Location: Glasgow

Part‑time relief cover flexible shifts

£12.62 per hour

Temporary

Our client, a highly respected higher education organisation based in the West End of Glasgow, is looking for a number of Leisure Attendants to join them on a temporary basis to provide part‑time relief cover.

Main purpose of the role:

To be responsive to member’s needs, maintaining excellent facilities and equipment and providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide an outstanding customer experience to sports centre members
• Provide information to existing and prospective customers on the services provided
• Provide pool lifeguard and steam room/sauna supervision to maintain levels of safety, guidance for swimmers and other pool area etiquette
• Undertake key building operations tasks including, but not limited to;
  • Set up and take down of equipment
  • Ensure high levels of cleanliness, particularly changing and toilet facilities, are always maintained
  • Preventative maintenance of equipment and fabric of the building is undertaken, maintenance information recorded, and damage/faults reported
  • Laundry of towels and other core items
• React to emergency situations, apply first aid treatment and complete appropriate documentation.
• Assist the Duty Managers and Senior Operations Assistants in the collection and counting of the vending operations and stocking of machines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant H&S and ISO legislation
• Assist the Duty Managers and Senior Operations Assistants in facility closing procedures to ensure customers have vacated premises and the facility is left safe and secure

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a sport/leisure centre environment
• Up‑to‑date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent
• Good IT skills
• Strong, confident and adaptive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with customer queries effectively in a timely and proactive manner
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
• Strong swimming ability
• Ability to react calmly, quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Experience of dealing with demanding customers, enquiries, and feedback

If you’re looking for a new challenge with flexibility and an opportunity to develop your experience, click apply now!