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Recreation Assistant

Shetnews
CompanyShetnews
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationYell, Shetland
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
Email Post: Part-Time Recreation Assistant Location: Yell Leisure Centre Salary: £17,415 to £17,896 per annum incl. Island Allowance Hours of work: Average 21 hours per week MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Week 1 OFF 12.00 – 20.15 16.30 – 20.30 09.00 – 15.00 OFF OFF OFF Week 2 OFF 12.00 – 20.15 16.30 – 20.30 09.00 – 15.00 OFF OFF 10.00 – 15.30 Overall Purpose of the Job • To work as part of a small team delivering a high standard of service to customers which ensure they can make full and safe use of the facilities. • To work closely with the Manager to assist the general day to day running of the centre in an efficient and effective manner within set financial targets. Successful applicants will hold National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or have ability to gain this within three months employment (full training will be provided). If applicant does not hold NPLQ a swim test must be completed prior to Interview. If the advertised shift doesn’t quite suit your availability, but you are interested in joining our team, we would still love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch prior to applying, to discuss whether an alternative working pattern may be possible. For more information or informal discussion about the role, please email Mrs Helena Spence, Facility Manager on [email protected] . For an application pack please contact the Finance & Corporate Services Department on 01595 741016 or email [email protected] during normal office hours. The closing date for applications is 5pm, Sunday 16 August 2026. A satisfactory PVG from Disclosure Scotland is required for this post. Click on map to make it interactive.