INTERNAL Leisure Assistant

Post Title - Leisure Assistant (Permanent)

Hours - 10.5 hours per week/ 13 hours per week

Location - Selkirk Leisure Centre

Salary - Grade 2 £13.78 - £14.12 (£26,585.48 - £27,241.43)

Reports to - Supervisor 

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.

Responsibilities: 

1. Live Borders provide regular monthly training for all NPLQ qualified lifeguards. All lifeguards must attend at least 2 hours of training per month.


2. Implement all-statutory regulations and Trust guidelines to provide a safe environment for customers and staff.


3. 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.


4. Carry out requirements of Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans


5. Facilitate, carry out Teaching/ Instruction/ Coaching to the public assuming responsibility for class Health and Safety.


6. Responsibility for Health and Safety in accordance with Trust Policy


7. Assist in the delivery of the ongoing centre programme plus development of new activities and events to the programme.


8. Take a key role in the delivery of the gymnasium facility (if applicable)


9. 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.


10. Assist in the "Setting Up", "Management" and "Take Down" of programmed activities and events.


11. Ensure that all users receive excellent service from all staff at all times


12. Promote services within the community


13. Ensure the Trusts Financial Guidelines are adhered to


14. Assist the facility management in maintaining budgetary control of the facilities ensuring quick and effective action is undertaken when required.


15. Ensure compliance with workplace guidelines and procedures.


16. Ensure that personal standards of fitness and competence are maintained as appropriate to the duties required of a Leisure Assistant.


17. Encourage and promote the utilisation of the centre consistent with Trust Policy and guidelines interacting with customers with care and consideration.


18. Act as a representative of the Trust in liaison with and handling customers both formally and informally


19. Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation


20. Ensure that services are delivered with a customer focused ethos


21. Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures


22. Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders


23. 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.

This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the Service or Live Borders

Other details:

Requirement to work out of hours or weekends – on occasions, evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check – yes

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 at 3pm