Recreation Assistant II (Pool) - NAY18043

North Ayrshire Council; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

KA Leisure is hiring a part-time Recreation Assistant II (Pool) in Irvine. The role focuses on pool safety, cleanliness and delivering quality customer service for all users. You will support aquatic programmes and lessons as required and help maintain a welcoming environment.

The post is permanent, part-time (9.5 hours/week) with a closing date of 27 November 2026. PVG/Police checks may be required prior to offer, with associated costs to be covered by the applicant.

Qualifications

• Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Observe and promote Health and Safety.
• Provide high standard of customer care.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the facility and services.

Job description

Post: Recreation Assistant II (Pool) – Part-Time

Advert reference: L1458

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: Part-time – 9.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

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

You Must Have:

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 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.