Recreation Assistant II (Pool) - NAY18022

North Ayrshire Council; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

KA Leisure in Irvine is recruiting a Lifeguard to ensure the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of pool users. You will supervise the pool and surrounding areas, maintain high standards of cleanliness and facility preparation, and provide excellent customer service. The role supports swimming lessons, programmes and other aquatics activities.

This full-time position is 37 hours per week, offering a minimum hourly rate of £14.10 under the Living Wage Initiative, with terms and conditions applying.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Rate of Pay: £14.10 per hour (K:A Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £14.10 under the Living Wage Initiative. Term and Conditions apply.)

Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week

Location: The Portal - 66 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0AZ

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.

Role Summary:

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

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026

Additional Information

We will be in contact with you no later than 20 working days after the detailed closing date of the post however if you have not heard from us within that period, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

All posts within KA Leisure are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions)(Scotland) Order 2003 as amended by 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. Dependent on the classification of post, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG scheme, undergo a PVG Scheme update or complete a Police Check Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by KA Leisure.

PLEASE NOTE: Successful candidates will meet the cost of the relevant PVG/Police Scotland check; it will be deducted from salary following commencement of employment with the Company.