Leisure Assistant - Pool - ABS46168

Ktpws; Ellon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council is seeking a Leisure Assistant to deliver safe operations of recreational facilities, including swimming pools, in Ellon. The successful candidate will assist the Duty Officer and focus on high customer service standards while demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement. This permanent full-time role involves daily manual handling. Candidates must join the PVG Scheme, and a satisfactory criminal record check is mandatory. A minimum of one reference from recent employment is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate recreational facilities, including swimming pools.
• Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Experience in manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Duty Officer in service area development.
• Ensure high standards of customer relations.
• Conduct manual handling tasks as required.

Job description

# Leisure Assistant - PoolRef no:: ABS46168Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 01/01/2026Location:: Ellon Academy Community Campus, Kellie Pearl Way, Cromleybank, Ellon, AB41 8LFSalary:: £25,735 - £25,967 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Job DescriptionDeliver the safe operation of recreational facilities, including swimming pools within a defined geographical area, by assisting the Duty Officer in the development and improvement of all service areas and providing a high standard of customer relations.There is a requirement to undertake manual handling on a daily basis. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.**Informal Enquiries to Heather Mackenzie - 01467 535874**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail].## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement