Leisure Attendant (Wet) (Shotts Leisure Centre) (Part Time) - REQ05087 - 450029

North Lanarkshire Council; Shotts; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Shotts is seeking a customer-focused individual to assist at the leisure center. The ideal candidate will ensure customer safety, particularly in the pool area, and must hold or pursue a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. This part-time role offers 27 days annual leave and a commitment to diversity and support for applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Public holidays pay

Employee support for vulnerable groups

Qualifications

• Must possess a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or be working towards it.
• Neat and tidy appearance is required.
• Must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the sports venue.
• Ensure customer safety, particularly within the pool area.
• Perform general cleaning duties.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Good communication skills

Pleasant manner

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC4 £27,571 – £28,879 (Pro Rata)

Based in Shotts Leisure Centre, Shotts, your main task will be to assist our customers within this busy sports venue and ensure that they enjoy their visit. The customers’ safety, especially within the pool area, will be your main responsibility.

All candidates should either possess a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, be working towards the completion of it or be required to undergo appropriate training to obtain the appropriate qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the sports venue.
• Ensure customer safety, particularly within the pool area.
• Perform general cleaning duties.
• Set out equipment and prepare for events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (or working toward it).
• Strong swimmer.
• Neat and tidy appearance.
• Pleasant manner, good communication skills, and helpful approach when dealing with customers.
• Obtain Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Work Pattern

25 Hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am – 1.15pm alternating on a weekly basis with 3.15pm to 8.15pm.

Benefits

27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*. All casual/sessional roles receive 12.1% of the hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

EEO Statements

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. If you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria.

Additional Information

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Note: We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy you must submit an application form.