Leisure Attendant (Temporary) (MOR10970) - MOR10970

Moray Council; Buckie; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Duty Officer to supervise the swimming pool and ensure the safety of users. The ideal candidate should have excellent customer care skills and a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, managing pool operations, and ensuring building security. This temporary position has a starting salary of £27,426 pro-rata, approximately £14.55 per hour, for 36.25 hours each week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working directly with people.
• Strong and confident swimmer.
• Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight.

Responsibilities

• Provide a life-guarding service.
• Perform swimming pool duties as required.
• Responsible for the security of the building.

Skills

Strong customer care skills

Observational skills

Active listening skills

Ability to follow routines

Flexible approach to work

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.

Temporary position until 31/12/2026

Closing Date: 15 August 2025

Starting Salary: £27426 (pro rata)

£14.55 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, contact Ken Brown - 01542 888055