SLA10441 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)

Job Description

Number of Posts: 3:

Post 1: 35 hours per week (2 posts)

Post 2: 10.75 hours per week

Shift Patterns: See attached

Duration: Fixed Term until 16 March 2023

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Lifeguards at Carluke Leisure Centre.

You will be responsible to the Duty Officer for the daily operation of the Centre ensuring that facilities and equipment are safe and secure in accordance with procedures. You will also undertake a range of duties including pool supervision and cleaning.

A current Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential, with a first aid certificate and previous experience being desirable.

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture.

Please note:  if you are successful for this post you will be required to cover the cost of the PVG.

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Applications online

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South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are Equal Opportunities employers and encourage 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. 

South Lanarkshire Council /South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

To carry out cleaning to meet defined standards

To ensure facilities and equipment are safe and secure in accordance with procedures

Supervision of pool activities.