Leisure Attendant

This competition presents an opportunity to gain employment with Tipperary County Council in the role of Part-time Leisure Attendant. Tipperary County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment, in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards, employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on the post of Part-time Leisure Attendant and the selection process and candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the detailed information in advance of submitting their application. Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the Qualifications to apply for the post of Part-time Leisure Attendant. Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately omitted relevant information on their application form this may result in their disqualification from the competition.

Qualifications

The person holding the employment must:

a) Be of good character.

b) Be free from any defect or disease, which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as, would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render an efficient service.

c) Be at least 18 years of age

d) Possess Irish Water Safety National Pool Lifeguard Award or equivalent (Level 2)

e) Level 1 Swimming Teacher Qualification desirable but not essential. Successful applicant will be expected to gain their full Swimming Teachers Qualification and instruct swimming classes.

f) National certificate in fitness or equivalent and knowledge of pool plant operations desirable but not essential.

• Please attach all required Certificates with your application form.

The successful candidate(s) will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to appointment

Conditions of Employment

Wages: Hourly Rate €17.37

Annual leave and public holidays shall be given in accordance with the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

The terms of the appropriate Superannuation Scheme will be applied

DUTIES

Supervision of activities in the Pool Complex.

Supervision of circulation areas and changing rooms

Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and apparatus according to the demands of the programme, in any area of Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool as directed by Supervisors.

Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition.

Promote membership and facilities, where applicable.

Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer and pool.

Officiate as steward during events.

To effect repairs to equipment and to maintain it in a proper and safe condition.

To receive supplies and equipment at the swimming pool, record, unload and store.

Supervision of all swimmers in the pool area.

Cleaning out the pool and surrounds, changing areas, toilets and drains. Cleaning gym area, toilets and Aerobics studio.

Undertaking general cleaning and labouring duties around the facility.

Completion of all necessary records.

To report all defects and damage to machinery, furniture and fittings, and fabric of building. To effect repair or remedial action in respect of the defects.

Accept general responsibility for the safety of all swimming pool users when they are engaged in activities.

Be responsible for carrying and handling of money.

Make necessary simple repairs to vending and change machines.

Reception duties.

Administer First Aid where required.

Carry out regular water testing, log results and take action if required.

To comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures currently in place at Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool and any new policies that may be introduced in the future.

To comply with the Normal Operating Procedure and the Emergency Action Plan for Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool.

To complete all mandatory training.

To wear any PPE that is supplied to you.

Undertake such other duties as may from time to time be allocated by the Manager.

The Application Process

Once fully completed, application forms will be accepted.

Please ensure that:

Your application is made on the official application form only – CV’s should not be included. (Note: a C.V. will not be accepted as an application or as part of an application).

You have fully completed all sections of the application form and included all relevant, detailed and accurate information. Note: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your application form being true. False/misleading information or deliberate ommisions may result in termination of employment.

You attach a copy of your educational certificates.

You submit your application on or before 4:00p.m. on Thursday, 10th April 2025.

Late applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted and any claim in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained.

The admission of a person to this competition, or an invitation to attend for interview is not to be taken as implying that Tipperary County Council is satisfied that such person fulfills the requirements.

Tipperary County Council may need to contact you during the selection process. It is important that your contact details (phone number, postal and email address) as given on your application form are correct and are accessible by you at all times. Tipperary County Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by the applicant.