SLLC 1999 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local leisure and culture organization in Rutherglen is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee pool activities and ensure safety standards. The ideal candidate must have a current Pool Lifeguard qualification and first aid certificate. Benefits include enrollment in a local government pension scheme and up to 33 days annual leave. This is a part-time, temporary role with 17 hours per week, based at the Eastfield location.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pool activities.
• To carry out cleaning to meet defined standards.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and secure.

Skills

Current Pool Lifeguard qualification

First aid certificate

Previous experience

Job description

Location: Eastfield Lifestyles, 101 Glenside Drive, G73 3LW

Rate: £13.64 - £13.79 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 17 hours per week

Location: South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Eastfield, 101 Glenside Drive, Eastfield, Rutherglen

Hours: 17 hours per week

Salary Band: £13.64 - £13.79 per hour

Duration: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Lifeguards at South Lanarkshire Lifestyles, Eastfield. 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.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.