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 and selection standards, employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local Government and 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 familiarise 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 or 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. The 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 provisions 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.
Effect repairs to equipment and maintain it in a proper and safe condition.
Receive supplies and equipment at the swimming pool, record, unload and store them.
Supervision of all swimmers in the pool area.
Clean the pool and surrounds, changing areas, toilets and drains. Clean gym area, toilets and Aerobics studio.
Undertake general cleaning and labouring duties around the facility.
Completion of all necessary records.
Report all defects and damage to machinery, furniture and fittings and the fabric of the building. 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.
Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures currently in place at Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool and any new policies that may be introduced in the future.
Comply with the Normal Operating Procedure and the Emergency Action Plan for Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool.
Complete all mandatory training.
Wear any PPE that is supplied to you.
Undertake such other duties as may from time to time be allocated by the Manager.
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