Sport and Leisure Assistant x8 - MID06382

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

We have recently completed a review of our Midlothian Sport & Leisure Service structure and are ready to move forward with our service which;

• Meets the needs of Midlothian residents to enable them to be physically active, providing a positive & safe environment & varied programme of opportunities to be active.
• Meets the needs of Sport & Leisure staff, providing them with a positive working environment, feeling valued, supported and with opportunities to develop.

As part of our Sport & Leisure Service, our development programme is dedicated to supporting & developing high quality, inclusive & accessible opportunities for the people of Midlothian.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated team members to support the Sport & Leisure Duty Officers in the day to day operations of Sport & Leisure facilities including lifeguarding, gym supervision & instruction and sports activities.

Candidates should disclose on application what posts they wish to be considered for.

Current part time vacancies:

Candidates who do not have the desirable qualifications will be provided the relevant training to gain further qualifications

Candidates who do not have the desirable qualifications will be provided the relevant training to gain further qualifications

Essential

Standard Grade in Maths and English or equivalent

RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Desirable

Sports Coaching qualification

Swim Teaching Qualification

Level 2 Gym Instruction

1 years’ experience of working in leisure industry or Customer Service role.

A pool test will be required prior to interview

CLOSING DATE - Thursday 26^th September 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 7^th October 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Sport and Leisure Assistant x8

Directorate: Place

Location: Various locations

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: Various

Working Pattern: Various

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

The minimum actual salary for this position is £13.11 per hour.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.