SLLC - Recreation Assistant; Lifeguard

description

south lanarkshire leisure and culture are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team of lifeguards at carluke leisure centre. You will be responsible to the duty officer for the daily operation of the centre, undertaking a range of duties including pool supervision and cleaning.

internal applicants must apply via opportunity marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the me tab on fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking on the link as part of the application process in the section of the form titled “review skills and qualifications”.

carluke leisure centre, carnwath road, carluke

number of posts: 1
hours: 35 hours per week
shift rota: 2 week shift pattern
week 1: monday, tuesday 8am - 3pm, thursday 8am - 4pm, friday 8am - 2pm, sunday 8am - 6pm
week 2: monday, tuesday, thursday 3pm - 10:30pm, wednesday 1pm - 10:30pm
salary band: £25,165 - £25,366 (per annum)
duration: fixed term until 30th september 2026

• a current pool lifeguard qualification is essential, with a first aid certificate and previous experience being desirable.

we do not accept cvs; any submitted will be disregarded. If additional information is required, upload under supporting documents.

• supervision of pool activities
• carry out cleaning to meet defined standards
• ensure facilities and equipment are safe and secure in accordance with procedures

• enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• to increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the salary sacrifice shared cost avc scheme.
• up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• occupational sick pay
• family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• employee discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• range of benefits to support you (cycle to work scheme, physiotherapy, employee assistance program which offers practical and emotional support)

please apply online - all correspondence will be via your email address.

this post is excepted in terms of the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 (exceptions) order 2003.
this post is considered regulated work with children and/or adults, under the protection of vulnerable groups (scotland) act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
preferred candidates will be required to join the pvg scheme, or undergo a pvg scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by south lanarkshire leisure and culture.
please refer to  for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
foreign police check - candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.