Senior Recreation Assistant Full Time
40 hours per week
Term time and School holidays
Purpose of Job:
To assist in the day-to-day operation of the Swimming Pool and Commercial activities, providing the delivery of a high quality, customer focused operation.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
· To Supervise the pool, lettings and other operational activities related to school facilities.
· Ensure the pool is supervised in line with the NOP and NPLQ guidelines.
· Ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all facilities.
· Use initiative to make decisions in the absences of the Assistant Manager Pool and Commercial Activities.
· Carry out regular pool water tests as directed and log these results accordingly.
· Carry out and assist with routine backwashes and plant duties as and when required.
· Carry out all weekly checks necessary.
· Provide pool supervision for the safety of users.
· To follow School Safety Policy and requirements under H&SAWA 1974.
· Prepare and set-up facilities as required by the hire programme.
· Assist in the clear-up of facilities as required by the hire programme, ensuring all equipment and buildings are secure at the end of the day.
· Take part in on-going training courses and activities, which assist in the development and enhancement of staff. Attend NPLQ training session every month.
· Provide a safe, friendly and welcoming working environment, implementing high standards in staff and customer relations.
· Adhere to COSHH guidelines. Monitor and record all daily cleaning log sheets.
· Report any faults or defects to the fabric of any leased buildings, grounds or equipment.
· Administer minor First Aid or refer to onsite Medical Centre as appropriate and complete all accident and relevant accompanying documentation.
· Uniform is provided and must be worn at all times.
· Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the Assistant Manager Pool and Commercial Activities, Deputy Commerical Manager or Commercial Manager.
· Record the operational day on a daily End of Shift report form.
· To ensure there is supervision in the changing areas at the beginning and end of lessons in conjunction with the swimming teachers on duty.
· Communicate with users and prepare operational day.
· Comply with any Covid policies and regulations that may be in place at any time
· Respond to enquiries including lettings, swim school, and memberships, holiday club & pool parties. Utilise the information on the school website and other available information on SharePoint.
· Supervise Recreational Assistants on shift making sure they are fulfilling their duties effectively. You will be expected write a matrix of tasks to complete throughout the duration of their shift.
Parking Management
In addition to general event staffing, this role may include overseeing traffic control operations to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles and pedestrians. General responsibilities in this area include:
· Discussing traffic plan with supervisor
· Coordinating with traffic staff
· Implementing designated traffic management plans
· Ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
· Monitor entry and exit points, enforce parking and drop-off regulations, and address any traffic-related concerns in a professional manner.
· Good communication skills are required to direct staff, assist drivers, and collaborate with security personnel.
General responsibilities:
· Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at the school by adhering to and always complying with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
· Ensure that uniform and ID badge is be worn at all times.
· Adherence at all times to Health & Safety legislation, and all departmental policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of yourself and colleagues as well as pupils, staff and visitors.
· Attends training and staff INSET sessions where requested to, organised by the school to provide a consistent approach across the entire School staff population.
· Attends Royal Russell Day and Open Day as required.
· Carries out any other reasonable duties as requested by the headmaster.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,552.00 per year
Work Location: In person