Leisure Assistant Level 2

ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent leisure organization in Renfrewshire is seeking motivated Leisure Assistants for full time and part time positions. The role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring a fulfilling experience for users of the facilities. Candidates must be competent swimmers and possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the public. Experience in leisure centers is desired. Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026, with interviews commencing the following week.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a competent swimmer and pass a swim test.
• Experience in a Leisure Centre or Swimming Pool is desirable.
• Ability to interact and offer advice to customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, advice, and support to customers.
• Ensure customers have the best experiences using facilities.
• Promote customer uptake of services and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Teamwork

Swimming

Education

NARS Pool Life Guard qualification (or equivalent)

Swimming Teacher Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Location: Renfrewshire

Leisure Assistant Level 2, Renfrewshire, Full Time & Part Time, Temporary 2 years, Grade 02: £26,006.74 – £26,817.04 pro rata.

We are looking for motivated and positive Leisure Assistants to provide expertise, advice and support to our customers. An exciting, challenging and fulfilling role, you will ensure our customers have the best experiences possible whilst using our facilities. To do this you will your people skills to interact, offer advice and help, coach and give as much encouragement as possible, at the same time promoting customer uptake of other services, activities and promotions available within our facilities.

You must be a competent swimmer and be prepared to participate in a pre-requisite swim test. Candidates must also have good interpersonal skills; demonstrate good judgement; be able to work effectively as part of a team and have experience of working with members of the public.

Possession of a current NARS Pool Life Guard qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, however, training towards this qualification can be provided to applicants who demonstrate the potential to qualify within 8 weeks of the date of appointment. Experience within a Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool facility is also desirable as is possession of a Swimming Teacher Certificate and First Aid Certificate. The interview will include a swim test.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Hours available: 37 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week.

Closing date: 1 February 2026

Interview date: week commencing 9 February 2026

Looking to work in the attractions industry or for a new challenge within the sector?