Job Reference:
WSPLG summer
Hours Of Work:
Working a minimum of 7.5 hours per week on a flexible schedule. Candidates should be available throughout the summer and willing to take on extra hours during busy periods and to cover staff holidays.
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.
Love the water? Great with people? Want a job that actually matters?
Join the team at Xcite Whitburn this summer and help keep our community safe, active, and smiling. We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Lifeguard to ensure the safety and well-being of our members and visitors at Xcite Whitburn. 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).
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 22rd June – 16th 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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