Lifeguard and Leisure Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to fill a range of roles in our Leisure team at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, specifically Leisure Assistants and Lifeguards, full training can be given.
As well as making friendships and building a network of colleagues, Aviemore is a great place to take your first steps in the world of hospitality – or build on the skills you already have.
Set in the heart of the spectacularly beautiful Cairngorms National Park, Macdonald Aviemore Resort is a lively, multi-site environment which includes hotels, self-catering lodges, golf courses, a skating rink and fabulous leisure facilities - plus a range of restaurants and bars, a cinema and a retail outlet.
Our benefits include:
On site live in accommodation
Competitive Rates of pay
Two free meals a day when on shift
Free use of leisure facilities within the Aviemore complex
Friends and Family discount on rooms at other Macdonald Hotels and Resorts
25% discount on food, drink and spa treatments at any Macdonald hotels or resort
15% off a round of golf at one of the best courses in Scotland
15% off items in the shop
Employee Assistance Programme
Wagestream
If you love being outdoors, you’ll be in your element here, with activities galore on your doorstep and stunning scenery to enjoy on your days off.
Basic control of the english language and being legally permitted to work in the UK are a requirement for all our roles.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 - 40 per week
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aviemore, Highland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NPLQ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lifeguard and Leisure Assistant roles across Macdonald Hotels and Resorts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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