Job Reference:
SCHLG summer
Hours Of Work:
Summer Lifeguard Roles – Flexible Hours Across Multiple Schools. Candidates should be available throughout the summer and willing to take on extra hours during busy periods and to cover staff holidays.
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Benefits:
Salary:
£13.45 per hour
Xcite West Lothian Leisure (Xcite) is a Community Benefit Organisation, a registered Scottish charity. It is at the heart of the West Lothian community, helping people to improve their wellbeing and make healthy lifestyle choices. We care passionately about the service we provide to the people who live, work and visit West Lothian. As a valued organisation that understands, cares about and engages with its community, we are the delivery partner of choice for West Lothian organisations responsible for improving people’s lives through sport, health and physical activity.
We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our members and visitors and our facilities offers a wide range of activities and services, including state-of-the-art gyms, swimming pools, award winning learn to swim programmes, fitness classes, golf, cafés, soft play, sports arenas, and racquet sports to name but a few.
We’re looking for Summer Lifeguards to work across a range of school pool sites this summer — with varied hours to suit different availability.
Love the water? Great with people? Want a job that actually matters?
Join the team at Xcite this summer and help keep our community safe, active, and smiling. If you have a passion for helping others, takes pride in their work and can use your own initiative, this could be the perfect job for you! Applicants should ideally hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
Not yet qualified?
If you do not currently hold an NPLQ, you will be required to attend a course at Xcite Bathgate on 22nd June
Key Responsibilities:
Patrol the pool sides(s) or sit in an elevated chair to supervise the swimming pool(s) and its customers
Stop behaviour which could be dangerous
Respond quickly in emergency situations to effect rescues
Perform first aid if required
Undertake routine maintenance and rigorous cleaning duties
Set up and take down sports equipment such as lane ropes and diving blocks
Undertake scheduled water tests such as PH and chlorine levels
Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer complaints should they arise
Process bookings and payments through cash and credit card transactions
Promote products and services to customers and visitors.
Undertake general administrative tasks to support the delivery of programmes and services
Attend regular training to maintain job competence and the NPLQ
This is a temporary summer position from 29th June – 9th August, with the expectation of increased hours during peak periods. If you’re dependable, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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