Post Title: Recreation Assistant
Site Location: BH Live Active – Pelhams, Bournemouth
Salary: £23,557 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
The role:
BH Live is recruiting for a Recreation Assistant to join our Recreation team at BH Live Active, Pelhams. A vibrant community hub, the team at Pelhams works closely with the local community and health groups to provide fitness and social activities for all. Swimming facilities include two pools with lane swimming, public swim sessions, pool-based classes, fun for young people, lessons and more. There is also a sauna for post-workout relaxation.
To learn more about Pelhams, please click here.
We are ideally looking for someone who already holds an NPLQ qualification but if you haven’t, BH Live can help support you with your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification & training (subject to a successful interview and swim test). This is a nationally recognised qualification and will supply you with lifelong skills, such as self-confidence, teamwork as well as the ability to save lives.
You will:
* Work poolside and be the main point of contact for our customers.
* Ensure our customers are kept safe and comply with the centre rules.
* Erect, dismantle and move equipment.
* Clean the centre and equipment.
* Be vigilant and supervise people who are using the pool and centre facilities.
To be successful you will need:
* Your NPLQ qualification
* Satisfactory DBS Clearance
* Be a confident swimmer
* To keep calm under pressure and have good initiative
* The ability to concentrate whilst working poolside
* Great customer service skills
* To be available to work hours aligned to the centres opening hours, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
Please click here to view the job description for more details on this role.
We offer:
* Onsite parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Gym and Swim membership
* On site gym
* Health cash plan
* Company pension matched up to 6% contributions
* Colleague discount on food and drink
* Colleague recognition
* Birthday / Celebratory day off
* Loyalty Rewards
About BH Live:
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London.
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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To apply:
All applications to made by the BH Live Careers site.
BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
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