SLLC 5344 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) -
- east kilbride, scotland, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Full time
Job Description
Job Description
Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.
Hours: 37 hours per week (2 week rota)
Shift Pattern:
Duration:Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
Job Profile:
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Lifeguards at Dollan Aqua 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.
REQUIREMENTS
A current Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential, with a first aid certificate and previous experience being desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision of pool activities
To carry out cleaning to meet defined standards
To ensure facilities and equipment are safe and secure in accordance with procedures
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. 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.
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Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- 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)
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema