SLLC 1596 - Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) - 422340
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.12 to £13.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2025 |
| Location: | Lanark, ML11 7DG |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 422340 |
Summary
Location: Lanark Lifestyles, Thomas Taylor Avenue, Lanark
Number of posts: 2
Hours: 10 hours per week
Shift Pattern: As and when, to suit the needs of the centre
Duration: Fixed term until 28 August 2025
Salary Band: £13.12 - 13.26 per hour
Job Profile: Click here to view
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Lifeguards at Lanark Lifestyles. 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.
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
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.
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
- 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
Legislative Information - 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 http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk 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.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme