Leisure Attendant (Temporary) (MOR11371) - MOR11371

Moray Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Duty Officer to provide high-quality service at the swimming pool. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, reception duties, and security management. Candidates must have strong customer care skills, a lifeguard qualification (or be willing to obtain one), and a First Aid Certificate. This is a temporary position until November 27, 2026, with a starting salary of £28,520 (pro rata) and 18.13 hours per week. Flexible work approach required.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with people.
• Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight.
• Flexibility to meet the service's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a life-guarding service.
• Perform swimming pool duties as required.
• Undertake reception duties.
• Ensure security of the building.
• Fulfill Duty Officer responsibilities.

Skills

Strong customer care skills

Observational skills

Active listening

Ability to follow routines

Flexible approach to work

Strong swimmer

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 27/11/2026 (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: 26 December 2025

Starting Salary: £28520 (pro rata)

£15.13 per hour

18.13 hours per week

For further information, contact Kathryn Reid - 07902 781959