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Ref no:
ORK08778
Published:
27/09/2024
Closes:
13/10/2024
Location:
Stromness Swimming Pool Stromness Orkney, KW16 3AH
Salary:
£28,235 - £28,456 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Stromness Swimming Pool

Lifeguard

35 hours per week
Permanent
£28,235 - £28,456 / £15.47 - £15.59 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

A lifeguard is required to effectively carry out the operational procedures of the pool, fitness facilities and assist the management team.

You will be expected to work shifts in covering school and public sessions throughout the opening hours.

A current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification will be essential or where this is not held you must be willing to achieve this qualification within 6 months of appointment. Other relevant coaching qualifications would be an advantage.

You will be carrying out a swimming teacher/coaching role and training is available. You should be able to work as part of a team, providing an excellent standard of cleanliness and customer care. A HSE First Aid qualification and knowledge of pool water treatment and operations would be an advantage.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lisa Kirby, Senior Duty Officer (Swimming Pools), by telephone on 01856 850552, or by email lisa.kirby@orkney.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 October 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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