Recreation Assistant II (Pool) – Permanent

North Ayrshire Leisure Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Leisure Limited is seeking a Lifeguard at Auchenharvie Leisure Centre in Stevenston. You will supervise the pool and surrounding areas, maintain cleanliness and support aquatics activities and swimming lessons.

The role requires a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, a full-time 37-hour week, and the location at Stevenston. The employer emphasizes safety, customer care, and active contribution to daily facility operations.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard responsibilities include supervision of pool and surrounding areas.
• Commitment to health and safety and high standards of cleanliness.
• Excellent customer service and assistance with activities.

Responsibilities

• Pool supervision
• Observe and promote Health and Safety
• High standard of customer care
• Assist with the day to day running of the facility

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Customer service

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Rate of Pay: £13.52 per hour
(K:A Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £13.52 under the Living Wage Initiative. Term and Conditions apply.)
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Location: Auchenharvie Leisure Centre - Saltcoats Road, Stevenston, KA20 3JR

Job Purpose

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment of all pool users. This includes supervising the pool and surrounding areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and facility preparation, and providing excellent customer service. The role contributes to a safe, welcoming environment and supports the delivery of swimming lessons, programmes, and other aquatics activities.

Responsibilities

• Pool supervision
• Observe and promote Health and Safety
• High standard of customer care
• Assist with the day to day running of the facility

Requirements

• Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

All posts within KA Leisure are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 as amended or the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Regulated Work with Children/Protected Adults

Where work is considered regulated work with children and/or protected adults, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by KA Leisure.

Please note: Successful candidates will meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 for scheme membership and £18 for scheme member update); this will be deducted from wages following commencement of employment with the Company

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