Pool Assistant

SECTION 1: THE ROLE

The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager or their deputy 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 required.

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

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 appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

FULL-TIME POOL ASSISTANT

Duties will include:

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator.
• Previous work in a swimming pool is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS

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

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

A panel may be formed on the basis of interview results. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the required qualifications and are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as 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 that may arise during the lifetime of the panel.

SECTION 6: SALARY

Pool Assistants will be paid €18.06 basic per hour (Point 1) (1st February 2026 scale), rising by annual increments subject to satisfactory performance.

Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Rates of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy.

SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST

The position will be based initially at Mallow Swimming Pool.

Cork County Council reserves the right to assign the employee to any department, premises, or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide, at their own expense, the necessary means 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 6.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. or 2.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., but these hours are subject to change.

Candidates are required to be available to work weekdays and weekends.

SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE

Annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum, inclusive of Good Friday.

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