Sports Club Attendant (NPLQ)

Job Description

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/11692/2661

Number of Positions: 5

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time, Term Time

Working Hours: 18

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: 12/06/2026

Department: Physical Education/Sports

Region / Division: ESMS

Job Role: Operational/Professional Services

The Role

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for 5x Sports Club Attendants, who hold a NPLQ, to join the Sports Centre on a temporary basis until 23 August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre employment checks). The role is available immediately, working 18 hours per week on a working pattern of 3x 6 hour shifts, with an hourly rate of £12.83.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a welcoming environment for customers while delivering a high quality and proactive level of service.
• Support the Sports Centre Duty Supervisor and the Manager with duties such as lifeguarding, responding to customer queries and preparing activity spaces.
• Work closely with all staff in the Sports Centre, members and staff across the schools.

Qualifications

• Current NPLQ certification.
• Previous experience in a customer facing role or in the fitness industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Fee remission from Nursery to S6
• Free school lunches
• Paid moving house day
• Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
• Auto enrolment in the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
• Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
• Employee Assistance Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual professional review process
• Regular salary reviews
• Funding towards professional qualifications

Additional Information

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate must have an alternative right to work in the UK.

Values: Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, Curiosity.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.