Lifeguards / Wet Leisure Attendants – Open Day

Community & Sport
Midlothian
June 11, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Leisure Attendant (Wet) JD

Salary: £25,470 per annum, pro rata for part-time (£13.70 per hour)

Hours: Part time and Full time – (8.25 – 35.75 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent & Temporary

Location: Various venues across Edinburgh

Open Day – Tuesday, 23rd of June 2026 – Book your interview slot today!

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role? Do you love working within a team? Do you like to be on the go and hate the thought of sitting behind a desk? We have an ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant (Wet) teams.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver an exceptional experience for every customer ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.
  • Lifeguard vigilantly, supervising pool users and responding to emergencies per our Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan.
  • Set up our facilities and equipment for events and customer use.
  • Keep everything clean, safe, and presentable, including litter picking, cleaning toilets, changing rooms, windows, etc.
  • Welcome customers, handle enquiries, record visits, and stay informed about our products and services.
  • Complete 1 hour of monthly training and re sit the NPLQ exam every 2 years.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Strong swimming skills and the ability to achieve National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
  • Exceptional customer service skills with experience in customer facing roles.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills (MS Office, booking systems) and ability to learn technical systems (e.g., radios, alarms).
  • Ability to connect with diverse people and work independently or in a team.
  • Ability to learn and follow all pool safety standards and procedures.

While a valid NPLQ is desirable, we offer a FREE Lifeguard Training Course if you don’t have one.

In return, we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
  • Opportunities for training, career growth and development
  • Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Opportunities available:

  1. Royal Commonwealth Pool – Permanent, full time – 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 05:15 & latest finish 22:00. Working 1 out of 4 weekends)
  2. Royal Commonwealth Pool – Temporary, 3 months, full time – 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 05:15 & latest finish 22:00. Working 1 out of 4 weekends)
  3. Gracemount Leisure Centre – Permanent, full time – 35.75 hours per week (A mix of early & late shifts & weekends. Earliest start 06:00 & latest finish 21:15. Working 1 out of 6 weekends)
  4. Gracemount Leisure Centre – Permanent, part time – 8.25 hours per week (Saturday 08:30 – 17:15)
  5. Queensferry High School – Permanent, part time – 26.5 hours per week (Week 1: Wednesday & Thursday 16:00 – 22:00, Friday 14:00 – 22:00, Sunday 08:30 – 17:00 Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 16:00 – 22:00, Friday 14:00 – 22:00)
  6. Queensferry High School – Permanent, part time – 20 hours per week (Tuesday & Wednesday 16:00 – 22:00, Saturday 08:30 – 17:00)
  7. Glenogle Swim Centre – Permanent, part time – 21 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 16:00 – 21:30)
  8. Glenogle Swim Centre – Permanent, part time – 15 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday 07:30 – 15:30)

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 23rd of June 2026. Due to limited spaces available on the day, we will contact successful candidates to book a time slot.

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450

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