At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers and ensure their safety in a busy leisure centre environment.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible weekend hours with a focus on teamwork and customer service.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's leisure experiences while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong swimming skills and a willingness to obtain a lifeguard qualification.
The predicted salary is between 28533 - 29899 £ per year.
Based in Shotts Leisure Centre, your main task will be to assist our customers within this busy sports venue and ensure that they enjoy their visit. The customers’ safety, especially within the pool area, will be your main responsibility.
Responsibilities
- All candidates should either possess a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, be working towards the completion of it or be required to undergo appropriate training to obtain the appropriate qualification.
- A variety of tasks will be undertaken in relation to the efficient operation of the venue including general cleaning duties, setting out equipment and preparation for events.
- You will work as part of a team and must be a strong swimmer.
- You will have a pleasant manner, good communication skills and a helpful approach when dealing with our customers.
Requirements
- You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.
Working Pattern
- Saturday and Sunday 8:15am to 4:30pm.
Benefits
- We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays.
- We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
- For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays.
- You will only be paid for the hours that you work.
EEO Statements
- North Lanarkshire Council is a Disability Confident Leader and offers a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
- We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to support service personnel, veterans and their families.
- We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
- North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. If you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.
NOTICE: We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy you must ensure an application form is submitted. Any CV submissions will be disregarded.
We think you need these skills to ace Leisure Attendant in Redditch
RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Strong Swimming Skills
Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork
General Cleaning Duties
Event Preparation
