Leisure & Recreation Attendant, Castlebay Sports Centre (5662) - CNS05915

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public council in the UK is seeking a Leisure & Recreation Attendant for the Barra Sport Centre. You will need to provide effective pool lifeguard supervision and assist in delivering various leisure facility services. Essential qualifications include a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. The team-oriented role requires excellent communication skills with both adults and children, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all users. The position is 37 hours per week and offers a competitive salary including a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
• Able to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Well-developed communication skills with adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide pool lifeguard supervision.
• Deliver a range of leisure facility services.
• Ensure safety and well-being of facility users.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Lifeguarding

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Leisure & Recreation Attendant, Barra Sport Centre (5662)
37 hours per week, Permanent Post
£29,311 - £29,600 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance

The post holder will be required to form part of a team providing pool lifeguard supervision and a range of other leisure facility services dependent on qualifications held or training provided by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

You must be able to work co-operatively as part of a team and have well-developed communication skills with adults and children.

It is essential that you hold a current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot)

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 15 December 2025