Leisure Assistant (Temporary) (MOR11304)
- Location:
- Keith Swimming Pool, Banff Road, Keith, Moray, AB55 5GT
- Salary:
- £25,994 - £26,427 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 17.13 hours per week
Job Description
To provide a safe and high quality service throughout the facility whilst maintaining good operational procedures and relationships between the service and members of the public.
Requirements
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilities
Provide a life-guarding service.
Perform swimming pool duties which will include reception tasks as required.
To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as agreed by the postholder with management.
The Individual
Previous experience of working with people
RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or willingness to attain
RLSS Emergency Response Certificate
Strong and confident swimmer
Strong customer care skills
Ability to follow routines
Flexible approach to work
Observational skills to enable effective management of the pool and its users
Active listening skills for effective communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff.
Must be able to work as part of a team
Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight, move equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations.
Ability to bend and stretch in order to carry out wet cleaning
Flexibility to meet the needs/demands of the service
Temporary Post until 31 July 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Re-advertisement of MOR11208 (previous applicants need not apply)
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Starting Salary: £25,994 (pro rata)
£13.79 per hour
17.13 hours per week (various shift patterns including weekends)
For further information, contact Ken Brown - 01542 882222