Newport Live is an award winning not for profit sport, leisure and cultural trust, and registered UK Charity. We have an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that 'inspire people to be happier and healthier'.
Our Recreation Assistants are an important lifeline in our leisure facilities to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose; supervising the public in all areas of our venues to safeguard the enjoyment of all users, and carrying out the important role of Lifeguard for our swimming pools.
We have a full-time opportunity available at the Newport International Sports Village (home to the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales and the Regional Pool and Tennis Centre) and we are keen to hear from those with RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification who would like to join our team.
Main responsibilities include:
* Lifeguard duties for our swimming pools
* Administering First Aid as / when required
* Setting up and de-rigging equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose before use
* Immediately reporting any defects in venues and equipment
* Regularly monitoring venues, both internally and externally, to prevent misuse or damage to venues and equipment
* Assisting in delivery, storage, movement and removal of all materials and equipment, as necessary
* Assisting the management teams with any emergency situations that may occur
Key Experience and Qualifications
* Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
* Experience of working in a customer-facing environment
* Capable of communicating with and leading large groups of customers
* All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test as part of the selection process*
* First Aid at Work certificate (essential for the role but not for your application)
*Successful applicants will be required to maintain the ability to pass the Test to maintain capability of the role throughout employment
You should have the drive and passion for working in a sporting, leisure, and cultural environment, and demonstrate our core values of Care, Passion, Teamwork, Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusivity.
Hours: This is a full time position, averaging 37 hours per week, working a six-week rota as shown below
Starting Salary: £12.60 per hour (current Real Living Wage)
Benefits: 33 days holiday per year (including Bank Holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, café discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing programmes.
Rota:
Week 1
* Monday - 05:45 - 14:30
* Tuesday - 06:00 - 14:30
* Wednesday - 14:00 - 22:30
* Thursday -14:30 - 22:30
* Friday -14:15 - 22:30
Week 2
* Monday -14:15 - 22:30
* Tuesday -14:15 - 22:30
* Sunday - 07:45 - 21:30
Week 3
* Wednesday - 05:45 - 14:00
* Thursday - 05:45 - 14:00
* Friday - 05:45 - 14:00
* Saturday - 08:00 - 19:00
Week 4
* Monday - 05:45 - 14:00
* Tuesday -05:45 - 15:00
* Wednesday - 12:00 - 21:00
* Thursday - 14:15 - 22:30
* Friday - 12:00 - 21:00
Week 5
* Monday -12:00 - 21:00
* Tuesday - 12:00 - 21:00
* Sunday - 07:45 - 21:30
Week 6
* Wednesday - 06:00 - 14:15
* Thursday - 06:00 - 14:30
* Friday - 06:00 - 14:30
* Saturday - 07:45 - 21:30
**The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free fitness classes
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Please outline your motivation for applying for this role:
Language:
* Welsh (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person