SLLC 3094 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Job Opening: SLLC 3094 – Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Join our team as a Lifeguard at Coalburn Leisure Complex, Carluke Leisure Centre, and South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Lanark. You will report to the Duty Officer for the daily operation of the Centre, overseeing pool supervision and cleaning duties.

Job Details

• Location: Coalburn Leisure Complex, Carluke Leisure Centre, South Lanarkshire Lifestyles Lanark
• Number of posts: 13
• Duration: Casual
• Hours: As and when required
• Salary: £13.64 per hour

Internal Applicants

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\”.

Requirements

• A current Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential
• A First Aid certificate is required
• Previous experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pool activities
• Carry out cleaning to meet defined standards
• Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and secure in accordance with procedures

Benefits

• Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (calculated into hours on commencement)
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family‑friendly policies: flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Cycling to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program (practical and emotional support)

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Applicants barred from working with children and/or adults are prohibited from applying. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer. Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if they have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more (consecutively) 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. We are committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families as set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview.

Application

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.