Sport and Leisure Assistant x3 - Newbattle and cover for other sites

Job Advert

We have recently completed a review of our Midlothian Sport & Leisure Service structure and are ready to move forward with our service which;

• Meets the needs of Midlothian residents to enable them to be physically active, providing a positive & safe environment & varied programme of opportunities to be active.
• Meets the needs of Sport & Leisure staff, providing them with a positive working environment, feeling valued, supported and with opportunities to develop.

As part of our Sport & Leisure Service, our development programme is dedicated to supporting & developing high quality, inclusive & accessible opportunities for the people of Midlothian.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated team members to support the Sport & Leisure Duty Officers in the day to day operations of Sport & Leisure facilities including lifeguarding, gym supervision & instruction and sports activities.

Essential

Standard Grade in Maths and English or equivalent

RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification

1 years’ experience of working in a Sport & Leisure or Customer Service role.

Desirable

Sports Coaching qualification

Swim Teaching Qualification

Level 2 Gym Instruction

A pool test will be required prior to interview

CLOSING DATE - Thursday 24th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 4th November 2024

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Sport and Leisure Assistant x3

Directorate: Place

Location: Newbattle and cover for other sites

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: 4 week rota

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £24,626.87 per annum

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing attached documentation, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.