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Welcome to the Live Borders jobs page.
If you are looking for an exciting career based in the Scottish Borders you are in the right place!
We are regularly recruiting for a number of posts across the region. You could start your future in one of our museums, libraries, pools, gyms or community venues. No two days are the same; you will become part of a valued team bringing ideas and energy.
Whether you have experience and are seeking a new challenge, or you’re 16 and looking for that first job, we want to hear from you. We always provide full training and offer great long-term prospects.
Live Borders offers a generous annual leave allowance, pension options and access to Healthy Extras from Westfield Health providing retail discounts and a large range of services to support health and wellbeing.
We are proud of our Values, and want you to be too.
We encourage positive wellbeing with a Cycle To Work scheme. Staff gain free access to visitor attractions across Scotland and free use of our pools and gyms, as well as others across Scotland through Leisure Link.
We are an inclusive, dynamic and supportive charity working to make communities in the Borders healthier, happier and stronger. If that sounds like a good idea to you, see our current vacancies below!
Applying for a role with Live Borders
If you have any queries on recruitment we would be happy to hear from you, just email us on: recruitment@liveborders.org.uk
Jedburgh Grammar Campus
Group Exercise Instructor
Do you or anyone you know hold a minimum of one industry recognised group exercise qualification such as Indoor Cycle/Spin , Kettlebells Boxercise or Circuits ?
If you or anyone you know have experience in delivering well structured , motivational, and engaging fitness classes to a wide range of ability level, We would like to hear from you.
For more information please e-mail: jdiver@liveborders.org.uk
Current Vacancies
Internal Opportunity: Leisure Assistant (Maternity Cover)
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title:
Leisure Assistant (Wetside)
Directorate:
Live Borders – Commercial Services
Reporting to:
Duty Manager
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:
- To take an active role in the day to day operation of the centre to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of service to the public.
- 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.
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
To apply please log into Bamboo.
Internal Opportunity: Leisure Assistant (Wetside)
| Hours: | 37 hours per week | |
| Location: | Selkirk Leisure Centre | |
| Job Ref No: | 0845 | |
| Salary:
|
Grade 2 £13.07 – £13.44
(Salary £25,215.74 – £25,929.57) |
Job Description
| Post Title: | Leisure Assistant (Wetside) |
| Directorate: | Live Borders – Commercial Services |
| Reporting to: | Duty Manager |
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:
- To take an active role in the day to day operation of the centre to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of service to the public.
- 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.
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
To apply please log into Bamboo.
