Casual Recreation Assistant
Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Casual Recreation Assistants on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, supporting the smooth operation of leisure facilities and delivering a high standard of service to customers.
* Number of Positions Available: 5
Location: 1
* 11 Old Dundonald Road, Dundonald, Belfast, Lisburn and Castlereagh, BT16 1XT, United Kingdom
Rate
* PAY: £13.69 per hour
Responsibilities
As a Casual Recreation Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of leisure facilities. Duties will include:
* Providing excellent customer service to all patrons.
* Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the facility.
* Assisting with the delivery of centre programmes, including ice stewarding, skate grinding, bowling customer service, and Indiana Land duties.
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and reporting defects or risks to supervisors.
* Handling, erecting, and dismantling sports and activity equipment to ensure safe use.
* Completing relevant checks and records such as cleaning logs and incident reports.
* Assisting with the supervision of customers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
* Responding to accidents and providing first aid when required.
* Supporting new staff and temporary work placement students during induction.
* Undertaking reception and control clerk duties as required.
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum of 1 year's experience working in a wet or dry facility such as a leisure centre, recreation centre, or sports club.
* Previous experience dealing with members of the public.
* Awareness of child protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
* Flexibility to work unsociable hours on a rota basis, with the ability to work additional hours as required.
Day-to-Day Duties
* Preparing and maintaining activity areas for customer use.
* Ensuring the facility is clean, safe, and well maintained.
* Interacting with customers in a friendly and professional manner. Monitoring and enforcing health and safety regulations.
* Assisting with activities and programmes delivered at the facility.
* Responding to emergencies and providing first aid when required.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay.
* Opportunity to work in a busy and engaging environment.
* Gain valuable experience within the leisure and recreation sector.
* Flexible working hours.
* Opportunity to develop skills in customer service, health and safety, and facility operations.
If you are committed to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards in a safe and welcoming environment, we encourage you to apply.
Join the team and contribute positively to the local community.