Job advert
1 x 18 hours Fixed term until 31 March
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Leisure Team within Customer and Community Services. Working within a small team you will support a wide range of customers using the sport and leisure facilities within Fauldhouse Partnership Centre. These facilities include: swimming pool, sauna, steam room, sports hall and 3G Pitch.
Do you have a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification if so then read as this is essential.
You will be based between dry-side and poolside and your duties will include:
1. life guarding
2. providing instruction and coaching to users of the facilities
3. setting up and dismantling of equipment
4. cleaning duties in the pool, corridors, changing areas and leisure facilities
5. operating and maintaining pool plant equipment/machinery
6. carrying out routine maintenance of leisure facilities and equipment
7. ensuring the facilities are kept clean, safe and secure
8. assisting with reception tasks and customer enquiries
9. opening and closing of all leisure facilities
10. working with Customer and Community Service colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the building and facilities
We are looking to recruit a friendly, reliable, helpful and passionate individual who will provide a quality service to our leisure and sport customers.
We require you to be diligent and self-motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
You should have good interpersonal skills and have a track record in providing excellent customer service.
You must be in possession of a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
The leisure facilities are open during the day, in the evening and at weekends and a shift allowance of 10% is paid in recognition that you will be required to work at these times. Rota patterns can be discussed should you be invited to an interview.
Please refer to the job description for additional information about this role – it also details the essential criteria.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act .