Job Title:

Leisure Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Grade 1 £13.45 - £13.78 (£25,948.82– £26,585.48)

Holidays: 30 days, plus 4 public holidays

Location: Gytes Leisure Centre - Peebles

Reports To: Operations Manager

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026

JOB PURPOSE

Take an active role in the day-to-day operation of the Leisure Centre, working as part of a team to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of services to the public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live Borders provide regular monthly training for all NPLQ qualified lifeguards. All lifeguards must attend at least 2 hours of training per month.
• Implement all statutory regulations and Trust guidelines to provide a safe environment for customers and staff.
• Occasionally act as a Duty Keyholder with responsibility for the control and supervision of the facilities provided and all users of these facilities in regard to their day to day safety and behaviour.
• Carry out requirements of Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
• Facilitate, carry out Teaching/ Instruction/ Coaching to the public assuming responsibility for class Health and Safety.
• Responsibility for Health and Safety in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Assist in the delivery of the ongoing centre programme plus development of new activities and events to the programme.
• Take a key role in the delivery of the gymnasium facility (if applicable).
• Actively participate in internal/external cleaning and maintenance/repair work as required. Advise centre management of suggested improvements to enhance the quality of facility provision.
• Assist in the "Setting Up", "Management" and "Take Down" of programmed activities and events.
• Ensure that all users receive excellent service from all staff at all times.
• Promote services within the community.
• Ensure the Trusts Financial Guidelines are adhered to.
• Assist the facility management in maintaining budgetary control of the facilities ensuring quick and effective action is undertaken when required.
• Ensure compliance with workplace guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure that personal standards of fitness and competence are maintained as appropriate to the duties required of a Leisure Assistant.
• Encourage and promote the utilisation of the centre consistent with Trust Policy and guidelines interacting with customers with care and consideration.
• Act as a representative of the Trust in liaison with and handling customers both formally and informally.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation.
• Ensure that services are delivered with a customer focused ethos.
• Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures.
• Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders.
• As an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities carried out.
• Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions and / or training received.