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Ref no:
ERN04456
Published:
19/05/2023
Closes:
04/06/2023
Location:
Various locations throughout East Renfrewshire Council area, G46 6UG
Rate:
£12.26 - £12.59 per hour
Contract Type:
Supply/Casual/Relief, Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
0 hours per week

Advert

As part of the leisure team you will be responsible for the effective delivery of front line services to the public, ensure the safety and behaviour of the public is controlled and provide trained assistance in the form of lifesaving skills when necessary.  You will also set up and dismantle equipment and carry out general cleaning duties.

You must have a current RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification or equivalent and have previous experience within the leisure Industry, either in the public or private sector.  You should have good communication skills, knowledge of customer care issues and be able to work in a team environment. Ability to work shift and irregular hours including weekends is required.

Candidates who are successful in advancing to interview stage, will be required to undertake a water competency test which will involve:

  • Swim 100 metres.
  • Assorted contact tows in deep water.
    • Arm Support
    • Hip Support
    • Under Shoulder
  • 2 Timed swims (with Torpedo Buoy)
  • Vice grip / Spinal turn and tow,
  • Recover casualty from deepest part of pool and tow to pool edge,
  • Demonstrate CPR, treatment for different injuries, knowledge of first aid and pool lifeguarding.

This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

If you are offered a position at Eastwood High Sports Centre, this post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.     

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here  :https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

 

Additional Information

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