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Ref no:
393297
Published:
27/08/2024
Closes:
15/09/2024
Location:
Royal Commonwealth Pool, 21 Dalkeith Rd, EH16 5BB
Salary:
£22,779 per year pro rata for part-time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Lifeguards / Leisure Attendants (Wet) - No experience required - Book your interview slot today!

OPEN DAY Tuesday 17th of September at the Royal Commonwealth Pool

Full-Time & Part-time permanent roles

Salary - £22,779 ( £12.25 per hour)


Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role?

Do you love working within a team?

Do you like to be on the go and hate the thought of sitting behind a desk? We have an ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant (Wet) teams.

In this hands-on role, there is never a dull moment. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

  • Provide an enjoyable experience for every customer.
  • Be the lifeguard on duty, always there to keep our customers safe in the water.
  • Prepare and set up our venues and equipment for events and customer use.
  • Keep everything clean, tidy, safe, and presentable.

In return, we offer one of the best rewards packages in the industry:

  • FREE membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
  • Opportunities for training, career growth and development
  • Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
  • Shift work which may fit around other commitments
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Paid sick leave
  • Company pension
  • Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Previous experience is not required, but our ideal candidate will be:

  • A strong swimmer.
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse people.
  • Able to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Able to learn, follow and enforce all pool standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Valid NPLQ is desirable but not essential, as we offer a free Lifeguard Training Course.

Full-time opportunities available:

  • Dalry Swim Centre, Full-time - permanent (35.75 hours per week)
  • Leith Victoria Swim Centre - Full-time, permanent (35.75 hours per week)
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - Full-time, permanent (35.75 hours per week)
  • Warrender Swim Centre - Full-time, permanent (35.75 hours per week)
  • Wester Hailes High School - Full-time, permanent (35.75 hours per week)

Part-time opportunities available:

  • Ainslie Park Leisure Centre - Part-time, permanent (7.5 hours per week)
  • Glenogle Swim Centre - Part-time, permanent (15 hours per week)
  • Wester Hailes High School - Part-time, permanent (15.75 hours per week)

Meet our team at The Royal Commonwealth Pool on Tuesday, 17th of September 2024. from 10:00 to 17:45 for an interview and water test (please bring appropriate swimwear and towel). Due to limited spaces available on the day, we will contact you to reserve your slot.

We welcome applications with previous experience but also students looking for their first job. All applicants must be at least 16 years old and have the right to work in the UK.

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