Neighbourhood Services

WORKING IN LEISURE AND RECREATION

East Ayrshire Council, Neighbourhood Services Department operates a Leisure Development Assistants Database and a Community Recreation Workers Database, which act as banks of workers who may be employed on a sessional basis.

This post is a designated open "child care position" in terms of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. The Disclosure procedure will include checks against the "Disqualified from Working with Children List" and associated lists.

Database workers come from a variety of backgrounds and many have a sound knowledge of child development and have experience of working with children and young people on a paid or voluntary basis.

Leisure Development Assistants work in the following areas:-

• Kids Club Network
• Positive Play Training Events
• Arts and Crafts Sessions
• Fun 4 Hire - Play Equipment Service (circus skills, face painting, balloon modelling, etc) 
• Sports Coaching
• Special Needs - After School Clubs and Special Schools. CHAMPS Club (multi activity) and SOFA Club (Sports)
• Adult Disability Sports Club
• Cookwell Sessions
• StreetSport Express and StreetSport Cages
• Disengaged Young People
• CHIP Van Health Checks
• Lifestyle Referral Consultations

To find out about current vacancies, rates of pay, etc please contact the Administration, Marketing and Monitoring Manager.

Are you interested in working in the following areas?

Fitness Instructor – Should hold a valid gym instructors or an indoor cycling qualification.
Caretaker – A reliable individual who is able to work as part of a team carrying out various tasks including cleaning duties, setting up and dismantling equipment. Must have good communication skills.
Dance Instructor – An enthusiastic individual with extensive experience of coaching, teaching or performing Hip Hop, Street Dance, Funky Dance, Cheerleading etc.
Funtastic Party Staff - Self motivated individal who can interact well with both staff and children in the delivery of party games including face painting and balloon modelling.
Leisure Attendant – Should hold a valid RLSS Lifeguard Certificate and ASA or STA Swimming Instructors qualification.
Recreation Assistant - Knowledge of sport or play activites or coaching qualifications advantageous. Good communication, organisational, computer and administration skills essential.

A current driving licence would be desirable for all of the above. For further information contact Shona McAulay

To apply please telephone Personnel Services on 01563 576553 quoting reference number EA/4.2/43 and the job title Community Recreation Worker.