SLLC 1636 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) - 426477

South Lanarkshire Council; Carluke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is seeking a motivated individual to join the Lifeguard team at the Carluke Leisure Centre. This part-time role involves pool supervision, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates should possess a Pool Lifeguard qualification and have a first aid certificate, with experience considered a plus. Engaging benefits such as a local government pension scheme and employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential.
• First aid certificate preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pool activities and ensuring safety.
• Carrying out cleaning to meet defined standards.
• Ensuring facilities and equipment are safe and secure.

Skills

Pool Lifeguard qualification

First aid certificate

Job description

Rate: £13.12 - £13.26 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 11.5 hours per week

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Hours: 11.5 hours per week (average hours)

Shift Pattern: 2 week rota

Week 2: Saturday and Sunday 8am - 5.30pm

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Lifeguards at Carluke Leisure Centre. You will be responsible to the Duty Officer for the daily operation of the Centre, undertaking a range of duties including pool supervision and cleaning.

REQUIREMENTS

A current Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential, with a first aid certificate and previous experience being desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of pool activities

To carry out cleaning to meet defined standards

To ensure facilities and equipment are safe and secure in accordance with procedures.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or 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 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

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