Pool Assistant

SECTION 1: THE ROLE

West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway includes a 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room, disabled changing facilities and gymnasium.

The Pool Assistant will lifeguard, teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards.

The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager and Supervisors and will assist, supervise, and control, where necessary users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. On taking up duty, the successful applicant(s) may have an opportunity to train as a Swimming Teacher if required.

SECTION 2: DUTIES

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her by management from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

Each candidate must be of good character.

Each Candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -

• Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

• Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid Qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment.

Desirable but not essential-

• Swimming Teacher’s Award.

• A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator.

• Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Each candidate must be not less than 17 years of age on closing date for receipt of applications for this post.

SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS

The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria:

• Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Knowledge & Understanding of the Post • Teamwork

A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise.

SECTION 5: TENURE

The position is full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for both temporary and permanent positions which may arise during the lifetime of the panel.

SECTION 6: SALARY

Pool Assistants will be paid €18.2406 basic per hour (Point 1) (1st June 2026 scale), rising by annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance. The Pool Assistant pay scale is as follows

SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST

The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway.

Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work.

Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS

This employment is full-time, 39 hours per week. The post requires flexibility in working hours and may involve night and/or weekend work, early/late shifts, as directed. A typical shift would be 6.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. or 1.30p.m. to 9.30p.m.

But these hours are subject to change. Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE

Your annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday.

The granting of annual leave at any time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure.

SECTION 10: GARDA VETTING

Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position.