We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Larkfield Leisure Centre team on a full time basis. Hours will be on a rota basis and will include weekdays and weekends, day shifts and evenings.
As a Recreation Assistant, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our swimmers and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning and maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure swimmers follow safe swimming practice, enforce and adhere to pool rules and regulations.
Candidates should ideally hold a current NPLQ or have the ability to pass the qualification. Training for this can be provided for the right candidate.
You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.
For an informal discussion, contact: Chris Shelton, Assistant Centre Manager on or email
JOB DESCRIPTION
Recreation Assistant
RESPONSIBLE
To
Duty Manager
For
N/A
LOCATION
Site
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
To assist in the provision, promotion and development of services provided at the Centre.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
* Facilitate and supervise the operational activities of the Centre, ensuring the safety of users at all times, including lifeguarding duties.
* Ensure the safe and proper use of the Centre's facilities and equipment by users, acting on and reporting accidents or damage as required by the Centre's procedures.
* Efficiently prepare wet and dry sports facilities, ensuring that equipment is safely stored and facilities remain clean and free from hazard.
* Provide coaching and teaching services to Centre users to appropriate levels as required by the Centre program.
* Assist in the upkeep and security of the Centre and immediate surroundings, as directed by the Duty Manager, making certain that standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.
* Ensure that sports equipment is maintained in good order and safe condition and that any defects are properly reported.
* Assist the Duty Manager with the collection and reconciliation of monies in accordance with the Trust's financial procedures.
* Assist in the organisation of and participate in the Centre's Special Events programme.
* Provide First Aid assistance as necessary to promote recovery and to fully report any such incidents.
* Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
SPECIFIC DUTIES Contd.
* To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, levels and purpose of this job description.
* To attend meeting and any training as directed by the Manager.
* To ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of you and other persons, and to comply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the Trust.
* To adhere to the Trust's policies and procedures.
This job description is not intended to exclude any task, which the post holder might reasonably be required to undertake. Job descriptions will be subject to review on an annual basis subject to the Trust's priorities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Recreation Assistant
ATTRIBUTE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
* NPLQ (wet side site)
* First Aid Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Competent verbal and written skills.
* Previous experience of working in leisure/customer service environment.
* Able to cope with the demands rigging and de- rigging sports and meeting room rigs.
* Confident and outgoing
* Highly motivated and customer focused.
* Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn.
* Sports Coaching awards or Community Sports Leaders award.
* Experience of coaching, particularly with juniors.
* Desire to progress in the Leisure industry.
Skills
* Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Must be able to deliver a high level of customer care.
* Have excellent time keeping and organisational skills.
Attributes
* To be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
* Confident and friendly manner.
* To be of smart and presentable appearance.
* Self-motivated and target driven.
* Ability to work on own initiative, and in support of colleagues working in a team.
IT Skills
* Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology systems.
Other
* Enhanced DBS check
* To be able to work evenings and weekends.
* Flexibility to work at other locations as required.
* Keen interest in the leisure industry.
* Clean driving licence, own transport and appropriate vehicle insurance cover to enable travel to and between sites as required.
Candidates should read this specification carefully before completing their application form. These criteria are used in reviewing submitted application forms as a core part of the selection process.