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 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:

Be of good character 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 Be at least eighteen years of age Possess Irish Water Safety National Pool Lifeguard Award or equivalent Level 2 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 National certificate in fitness or equivalent and knowledge of pool plant operations desirable but not essential

The successful candidate or candidates will be subject to Garda vetting prior to appointment

Conditions of employment

Wages hourly rate seventeen euro and thirty seven cent 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 Supervision of all swimmers in the pool area Cleaning of the pool and surrounds, changing areas, toilets and drains. Cleaning 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 fabric of building and effect repair or remedial action where required Accept general responsibility for the safety of all swimming pool users when 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 and any future policies introduced Comply with the normal operating procedure and emergency action plan for Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool Complete all mandatory training Wear any personal protective equipment supplied 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.

Ensure that:

Your application is made on the official application form only. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted All sections of the application form are fully completed with relevant, detailed and accurate information. Any offer of employment is subject to the information given being true. False or misleading information or deliberate omissions may result in termination of employment A copy of educational certificates is attached The application is submitted on or before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted

The admission of a person to this competition or an invitation to attend for interview does not imply that Tipperary County Council is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements.

Tipperary County Council may need to contact you during the selection process. Contact details provided must be correct and accessible at all times. The Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by the applicant.

Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn

Candidates who do not attend for interview or test when required, or who do not furnish required evidence within the specified timeframe, will be deemed to have withdrawn their application.

Candidates who decline an offer of employment or who accept and later withdraw prior to commencement will also be deemed to have withdrawn their application.

References

Applicants are required to provide two referees who are not related to them, at least one of whom should be an existing or former employer.

The Council may seek written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or other relevant organisations. The Council reserves the right to determine the relevance of such references.

Verification of educational qualifications

Prior to appointment, candidates must present original certificates, diplomas or degrees and any other required documentation to the Human Resources department for verification.

Non Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish comparability with the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.