CHLH/2507/29 Leisure Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,242 to £25,935 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portree, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High Life Highland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CHLH/2507/29 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance
2. Responsible for the safe supervision of the facilities and the health and safety of all facility users
3. Provide effective, preventative life guarding of all pool sessions
4. Carry out the emergency action plans in the event of any accident or injury and to effect water rescues and first aid treatment in line with the appropriate training
5. Maintain physical and lifesaving training at the level required to comply with current Health & Safety regulations and any other additional standards set by High Life Highland and participate in any training provided to assist with this requirement
6. Assist with and supervise the efficient and safe operation of water and land-based activities
7. Organise and lead activities and classes within the programme as required.
8. Encourage safe and acceptable user behaviour
9. Teach swimming as part of our Learn to Swim Programme
10. Ensure that items of fixed and portable equipment are maintained to the required standard of safety and cleanliness and are set out safely when required
11. Liaise with other users and other centre staff on the day to day operation of the centre
12. Update yourself regularly on all written procedures where relevant
13. Bring to the attention of the centre manager or supervisor any improvements that might increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the centre
14. Ensure the facility cleaning programme is carried out to the required standard
15. Carry out reception/cashier duties including admission and cash control
16. Deliver inductions in the Fitness Suite
17. Promote and sell High Life Memberships to potential new customers
18. Provide the required high level of customer care
19. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of The Fingal Centre and High Life Highland as a whole
20. Attend and undertake any training online or in person
21. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks
22. Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Fingal Centre team
23. Work on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays ensuring you are up to date with your rostered shifts and give advance notice of any leave requests for consideration
24. Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken
1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance
2. Responsible for the safe supervision of the facilities and the health and safety of all facility users
3. Provide effective, preventative life guarding of all pool sessions
4. Carry out the emergency action plans in the event of any accident or injury and to effect water rescues and first aid treatment in line with the appropriate training
5. Maintain physical and lifesaving training at the level required to comply with current Health & Safety regulations and any other additional standards set by High Life Highland and participate in any training provided to assist with this requirement
6. Assist with and supervise the efficient and safe operation of water and land-based activities
7. Organise and lead activities and classes within the programme as required.
8. Encourage safe and acceptable user behaviour
9. Teach swimming as part of our Learn to Swim Programme
10. Ensure that items of fixed and portable equipment are maintained to the required standard of safety and cleanliness and are set out safely when required
11. Liaise with other users and other centre staff on the day to day operation of the centre
12. Update yourself regularly on all written procedures where relevant
13. Bring to the attention of the centre manager or supervisor any improvements that might increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the centre
14. Ensure the facility cleaning programme is carried out to the required standard
15. Carry out reception/cashier duties including admission and cash control
16. Deliver inductions in the Fitness Suite
17. Promote and sell High Life Memberships to potential new customers
18. Provide the required high level of customer care
19. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of The Fingal Centre and High Life Highland as a whole
20. Attend and undertake any training online or in person
21. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks
22. Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Fingal Centre team
23. Work on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays ensuring you are up to date with your rostered shifts and give advance notice of any leave requests for consideration
24. Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken