Work With Us
KA Leisure and its workforce are dedicated in our mission to make North Ayrshire “More Active, More Often.” From venues to sports programmes and health and well-being and Training our team of staff are placed amongst communities across North Ayrshire.
We are dedicated in supporting our staff to be their best and provide the best possible experience for our customers. As well as various company benefits we offer training opportunities and continued development opportunities.
For more information on being a part of KA Leisure please click on our current vacancies or explore the many ways you can join us as a volunteer.
Vacancies
Seasonal Assistant Greenkeepers – 3 posts – temporary from 18 April until 17 October 2020
Job Ref: L1055
Rate of Pay: £8.21 per hour
(KA Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £9.30 per hour under the Living wage initiative. Terms and conditions apply)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Auchenharvie GC, Moorpark Road West, Stevenston, KA20 3HU
Ravenspark GC, Kidsneuk, Irvine, KA12 8SR
Routenburn GC, Routenburn Road, Largs, KA30 8QA
Job Purpose:
- Promote Health & Safety of customers and staff
- Assist in providing a quality service to customers
- Work well within a team
Main Activities:
- Grass cutting
- General ground maintenance
- Operation of machinery
- Inspections of Golf Course as required
Qualifications:
- Experience in ground maintenance/landscaping
- Experience in greenkeeping
- Desirable Minimum Level 2 in greenkeeping but not essential
Closing date: Friday 21 February 2020
Aquatic Participation Co-ordinator – 4 posts
Job Ref: L1061
Rate of Pay: AP1 (£19,124.03-£20,432.23 per annum, pro-rata)
This vacancy is salaried, paid on the 12th of each month.
Hours: 1 x 20 hours/week at the Portal
1 x 20 hours/week at Auchenharive LC
1 x 10 hours/week at Garnock CC
1 x 10 hours/week at Vikingar! LC
Core hours are based around the junior lesson programme
Location: Portal and Townhouse, 66 High Street, Irvine, KA12 0AZ Auchenharvie LC, Saltcoats Road, Stevenston, KA20 3JR
Garnock Community Campus, Beith Road, Glengarnock, KA14 3BJ Vikingar! LC, Greenock Road, Largs, KA30 8QL
Role Summary:
- As per Role Profile
You Must Have:
- As per Role Profile
Closing date: Friday 28 February 2020
Administrative Assistant
Job Ref: L1062
Rate of Pay: GS2 (£17,244.10 – £18,067.78)
Hours: 7 hours per week to be worked on a Friday (additional hours may be available as and when required)
Location: Active Lifestyles Team (Auchenharvie Leisure Centre)
Role Summary:
Job Purpose:
- To provide administrative and clerical support to the Active Lifestyles Team and other departments across the Company as required
- Support customer enquiries for all projects
- Maintain databases and records within the Physical Activity programme ensuring compliance with confidentiality and access
- Processing invoices and orders within the Companys electronic ordering system
You Must Have:
- Qualification in Business Administration
- Working experience of all Microsoft Office programmes
- Customer service experience
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2020
Relief Swimming Instructor
Job Ref: L1059
Rate of Pay: £11.47 per hour – Level 1
£14.62 per hour – Level 2
Hours: As and when required
Location: Various locations throughout North Ayrshire
Job Purpose:
- Promotion and delivery of swimming lessons to children and adults as part of the KA Leisure swimming programme
- Prepare and deliver a variety of swimming lessons
- Encourage and promote KA Leisure swimming lesson programme
- Ensure the health and safety of all staff and customers
You Must Have:
- Current teaching/coaching certificate as approved by the relevant Governing Body of Sport
- Availability to work evenings and/or weekends
Relief Dance Instructor
Job Ref: L1060
Rate of Pay: £19.24 per hour
Hours: As and when required
Location: Various locations throughout North Ayrshire
Job Purpose:
- To deliver dance across KA Leisure and community facilities as part of the KA programme
- To deliver dance within schools and nurseries
- To deliver specialist dance for older adults in the community
- To deliver dance for children with additional support
You Must Have:
- HNC/HND in dance, degree in dance, BATD, RAD, ISTD various styles or equivalent
- Experience in instruction of dance
- An outgoing personality, positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Own transport would be an advantage
Application Information
All posts within KA Leisure are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 as amended or the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
Regulated Work with Children/Protected Adults:
Where work is considered regulated work with children and/or protected adults, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or protected adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by KA Leisure.
Please note: Successful candidates will meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 for scheme membership and £18 for scheme member update); this will be deducted from wages following commencement of employment with the Company
For further information on the PVG scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
To download an application form in PDF format, please save to computer and then open the file and fill in using Acrobat Reader, (do not fill in using your browser).
The downloaded file can be saved to your own PC, edited and emailed back to: recruitment@kaleisure.com
Recruitment Packs are available by telephone: 01294 315121 or in writing from the Human Resource Department – KA Leisure, 22 Quarry Road, Irvine, KA12 0TH.
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted as supplementary information and will not be supplied to the shortleet panel.
We will be in contact with you no later than 20 working days after the detailed closing date of the post however, if you have not heard from us within that period, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003, as amended, applies to all posts.
Volunteer
Do you have free time? A passion for sport and physical activity?
Then why not join us as a KA Leisure volunteer!
Volunteers are vital support for many of our programmes, events and initiatives. With this in mind our team of volunteers are valued members of our team and we look to offer the same level of development support they give us.
Volunteering may be the thing you need to raise your C.V above the rest and help to propel you to that future career you’ve always wanted.
Why should you volunteer?
And thinking about how you want to benefit from volunteering is a good start to finding an opportunity that’s right for you.
- Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.
- Make a difference. Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive affect on people, communities and society in general.
- Meet people.Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
- Be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
- Learn new skills. Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.
- Take on a challenge. Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
- Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it
How can I get involved?
There are various areas for you to get involved and start volunteering. From Active Lifestyles to Community Sport we can place you in an area and programme which suits you. For more information please contact us with your preferred area of work to info@kaleisure.com.
For more information on volunteering visit www.volunteerscotland.net