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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Non-profit Organisation

Leisure Attendants

Salary Range
£10 - £10
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Lifeguards/Leisure Attendants – Full time – No experience required

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful role? Do you have a passion for people and 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.

In this hands-on role, there is never a dull moment. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

  • Provide an enjoyable experience for every customer.
  • Be the lifeguard on duty, always watching, always vigilant, and always there to keep our customers safe in the water.
  • Prepare and set up our venues and equipment for events and customer use.
  • Keep everything clean, tidy, safe, and presentable.

Previous experience is not required, but our ideal candidate will have these important skills:

  • You will be a strong swimmer.
  • You will be able to learn, follow and enforce all pool standards, processes, and procedures.
  • You will be able to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of people.
  • You will be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Valid NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) is desirable but not essential, as we offer a free Lifeguard Training Course.

In return, we offer one of the best rewards packages in the industry:

  • FREE membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
  • Opportunities for training, career growth and development
  • Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
  • Shift work which may fit around other commitments
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Paid sick leave
  • Company pension
  • 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)

We have the following vacancies:

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool – Full time 35,75 hours a week
  • Ainslie Park Leisure Centre – Full time 35,75 hours a week
  • Portobello Swim Centre – Full time 35,75 hours a week

If you are ready to deliver great customer service in a safe and clean environment for our customers to enjoy, we would love to meet you.

To access the full job description, terms of service and to apply, follow the link below and register your application https://vacancies.edinburghleisure.co.uk/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Salary: £10.35 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edinburgh, EH5 2HF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Are you available to work evenings and weekends on the shift system?
  • Are you a strong swimmer?
  • Are you looking for full-time work?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 18/02/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Leisure Attendants roles across Edinburgh Leisure's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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