Funded Lifeguard Qualification Opportunity (FSLT00778)

Job Description

Whether you are starting out, seeking a fresh start, or exploring a new path at any stage of your career, start your journey with Fife Sports & Leisure Trust.

 

Funded Lifeguard Qualification Opportunity

 

Apply to Register for our Lifeguard Assessment Centre!

 

• Saturday 14th March, 09:00am - 2:00pm

 

Closing Date: Saturday 7th March 2026

 

Essential Criteria:

• Aged 16 or over
• Must be a competent swimmer
• Attend Assessment Centre (Sat 14th March)
• Available for RLSS Lifeguard training (23rd-27th March, 09:00am - 4:00pm)
• Accept a job role with flexible availability for day, evening and weekend shifts

 

On the day you will complete a short water skills test and take part in an interview, giving you the opportunity to show your potential and ask any questions about the role.

 

 

Requirements

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

To supervise Leisure Centre users including adults, youths, children and groups, to ensure safe use of facilities and equipment and to ensure the cleanliness of the building.

Responsibilities

• To undertake a range of duties in dry and other areas which will include the cleanliness of all designated internal and external areas, control of facilities, issuing and safeguarding clothing and other personal belongings in the changing facility, assembling and dismantling facilities equipment, including sports and exhibition displays

 

 

• To oversee the general safety and behaviour of the public and users and to direct their activities to prevent injury or misuse and damage to facilities

 

 

• To adhere to current operating procedures for the facility, including the facilities Normal Operation Procedures and Emergency Action Plan, the company’s Safety policy and the Health and Safety principles contained therein

 

 

• To attend regular Health & Safety training to maintain the required Health & Safety competency required for this post

 

 

• To give trained assistance to Leisure Centre users in difficulty, including the use of appropriate appliances (trained assistance includes poolside and lifesaving skills)

 

 

• To patrol the building in order to carry out routine maintenance and building security

 

 

• To supervise children’s activities, including birthday parties and Activity Camps

 

 

• To carryout pool tests and assist in plant room operations as appropriate

 

 

• To attend regular training to maintain the required competency and fitness standards

 

 

• Where required, to undertake basic administration functions including taking bookings, receiving cash through the computerised booking system, receiving customers, telephone calls and receiving goods

 

 

• To undertake other duties as required by centre management

 

The Individual

- Demonstrate a knowledge of customer care requirements

- Conscientious and hard working

- Communications Skills

- Outgoing personality

- Working in a team environment

- Ability to carry out the duties of the post effectively