SLLC 3031 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) - 450569

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

Job summary

A local leisure organization in East Kilbride is seeking a Lifeguard to supervise pool activities at the Dollan Aqua Centre. This role involves ensuring safety, cleaning facilities, and maintaining equipment standards. Candidates must hold a current Pool Lifeguard qualification and ideally a first aid certificate. The position is fixed term until 30th September 2026, with a salary of £13.64 - £13.79 per hour. This role offers great benefits including a pension scheme and up to 33 days annual leave.

Benefits

Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pool activities.
• 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

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

Location: Dollan Aqua Centre, Brouster Hill, East Kilbride

Number of Posts: 1

Salary Band: £13.64 - £13.79 per hour

Shift Pattern: Thursday 1.15pm - 9.30pm

Duration: Fixed Term until 30th September 2026

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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Lifeguards at the Dollan Aqua Centre, East Kilbride. 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

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrafice Shared Cost AVC 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)
• Occupational sick pay
• 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.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

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.