Work with us
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
PT Activity Co-ordinator
Job Ref: L1238
Rate of Pay: £10.90/hour
(K:A Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £10.90 per hour under the Living Wage Initiative. Terms and conditions apply.)
Hours: 16 hours per week
Location: The Circuit, Quarry Road, Irvine, KA12 0TH
Role Summary:
Job Purpose:
• Organise, promote and deliver a range of games and activities
• Setting up and down of sports activities
• Liaise with user groups and record accurate footfall
• Provide a high standard of Customer Service
• Observe and promote Health & Safety
• Carry out inductions and programs in the fitness suite
• Ensure all safety inspections are carried out and recorded
• Carry out Front of House duties, including bookings, cash handling and banking
You Must Have:
• At least one qualification in fitness, sports coaching or exercise to music and preferably a first aid qualification (assistance in gaining qualifications may be available)
• Experience in provision of a range of sport/fitness activities
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
To Apply: Please complete and submit the K:A Leisure application form available below. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Friday 2 June 2023
Relief Sports Coach
Job Ref: L1204
Rate of Pay: £10.90 – £11.99 per hour
(KA Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £10.90 per hour under the Living Wage Initiative. Terms and conditions apply.)
Hours: As and when required
Location: Various locations throughout North Ayrshire
Role Summary:
Job Purpose:
• To pro-actively promote and deliver sports coaching programmes across North Ayrshire
• Preparation of Sports Session Plans
• Delivery of sports specific sports coaching sessions
• Maintenance of accurate reporting
• Ensure welfare of all participants
You Must Have:
• A governing body qualification in any of the following sports: Gymnastics; Dance; Football; Badminton; Basketball;
Pre-School Activities; Athletics; Netball; Hockey; Aquatics; Rugby
• Relevant coaching experience
View application information below
Closing Date: No closing date
Relief Swimming Instructor
Job Ref: L1157
Rate of Pay: £12.26 per hour – Level 1, £15.36 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
View application information below
Closing Date: No closing date
Relief Recreation Assistant II (Fitness)
Job Ref: L1156
Rate of Pay: £10.90 per hour
(KA Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £10.90 under the Living Wage Initiative. Term and Conditions apply.)
Hours: As and when required
Location: Various locations throughout North Ayrshire
Job Purpose:
- Provide fitness instruction, gym inductions and create customer programmes
- Actively encourage potential subscribers to join and ensure the retention of existing subscribers
- Set up equipment in accordance with facility bookings
- Take responsibility for the general safety, preparation and cleaning of facilities whilst delivering excellent customer service
You Must Have:
- Level 2 recognised gym qualification
View application information below
Closing Date: No closing date
Relief Aerobics/Aqua/Dance/Spin Instructor
Job Ref: L1155
Rate of Pay: £20.20 per hour
Hours: As and when required
Location: Various locations throughout North Ayrshire
Job Purpose:
- To deliver fitness classes across KA Leisure and community facilities
- To deliver fitness classes within the KA Studio Elevate Fitness club
You Must Have:
- Hold a recognised fitness industry Level 2 qualification
- Certificate of qualification in your chosen discipline
- An outgoing personality, positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- A professional approach when delivering classes
View application information below
Closing Date: No closing date
Relief Assistant Physical Activity Consultant
Job Ref: L1131
Rate of Pay: £10.90 per hour
(KA Leisure provides workers with a minimum hourly rate of £10.90 per hour under the Living Wage Initiative. Terms and conditions apply.)
Hours: As and when required
Location: Various locations throughout North Ayrshire
Role Summary:
Job Purpose:
- To proactively support, promote and deliver activities within the Health & Wellbeing Service and all related projects delivered by the Active Lifestyles Team
- Delivery of health checks and healthy lifestyle advice to participants and be able to identify where appropriate and refer to partner agencies
- Maintain databases and records within the Health & Wellbeing Service ensuring compliance with confidentiality and access
You Must Have:
- Qualification in physical activity, health, wellbeing or fitness (minimum HNC or REPS Level2)
- Excellent Communication skills and customer focus
- Enthusiasm and desire to progress through a programme of Continued Professional Development
View application information below
Closing Date: No closing date
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
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
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here to learn more about our volunteering opportunities.