Leisure Attendant - DGA13582


Company:	Dumfries and Galloway Council
Salary:	£14,184.63 - £14,428.38
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Castle Douglas, DG7 1BE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Leisure Attendant (7/41193) (Fixed Term)

Castle Douglas Swimming Pool

£14,184.63 - £14,428.38

You will be required to work 19.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Looking for a job that’s active, rewarding, and makes a real difference? Join our team at Castle Douglas Swimming Pool as a Leisure Attendant!

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working with people, staying active, and being part of a supportive team. You’ll help create a fun, safe space for everyone who visits the pool.

What you’ll be doing:

Keeping customers safe by supervising the pool and lifeguarding

Chatting with customers and providing great service

Helping keep the facility clean and tidy

Setting up and packing away equipment for activities

Promoting swimming and other Leisure & Sport activities

What we’re looking for:

Someone friendly, reliable, and confident working with people (especially children)

A team player with a positive attitude

Strong communication and customer service skills

A current RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification ()

First Aid qualification (bonus, but not essential)

Some knowledge of health & safety is helpful

No two days are the same, and you’ll gain valuable experience, skills, and qualifications that can support future career opportunities.

What to expect:

Flexible shift work, including evenings and weekends

Ongoing training and support to help you develop

A fun, team-focused working environment

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact Andy Mclean, Team Leader on 07921038689 or email

andrew.mclean@dumgal.gov.uk

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