Leisure Attendant

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 is 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 is 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 and a mandatory swim test.

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.

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.

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 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 & 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.

The Application Process

Once fully completed, application forms will be accepted.

Please ensure that:

Your application is made on the official application form only – CVs should not be included. A CV 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. Any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your application form being true. False or misleading information or deliberate omissions may result in termination of employment.

You attach a copy of your educational certificates.

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 fulfils 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 accessible at all times. Tipperary County Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by the applicant.

The Selection Process

Tipperary County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications if required. Interviews may be face to face or conducted through Zoom and will be at the discretion of the Council.

Step 1: Initial Screening

In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet.

Step 2: Shortlisting

If the volume of applicants is such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Tipperary County Council may decide that only a number will be invited for interview. A shortlisting process will be used based on an examination of application forms against pre-determined criteria.

This is not to suggest that candidates not selected for interview are necessarily unsuitable, rather that some candidates appear more suitable or have more relevant experience.

Step 3: Preliminary Interview

If required, preliminary interviews may be held. The Interview Board will generally consist of two members and will be of short duration (approximately 20 minutes).

Step 4: Final Interview

Successful candidates from shortlisting or preliminary interview will be invited to final interview(s).

Tipperary County Council will endeavour to give sufficient notice of interview time and date. Candidates who do not attend will be deemed to have withdrawn their application. Expenses incurred will be at the candidate’s own expense.

An independent Interview Board will be established by the Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council. The Board will generally comprise a Chairperson and two members with relevant expertise. The objective is to identify candidates who best meet the criteria and place them in order of merit.

Candidates successful at interview will be placed on a panel. Placement on a panel does not guarantee a job offer.

The selection process is not concluded until references, Garda vetting, occupational health checks, verification of education qualifications, and mandatory swim test have been completed to the satisfaction of the Council.

Feedback

Candidates will be notified of the outcome of each stage at the earliest possible date.

Candidates placed on a panel will be informed of their position on the panel. Interview marks will be provided upon written request.

Panel Formation

A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and temporary positions. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit.