Recreation Assistant - Full-Time

Ensuring all visitors of our sports and leisure sites experience a welcoming and safe environment that is fit for purpose, encouraging maximum enjoyment and repeated usage; includes Lifeguard duties at our swimming pools.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

£25,945 (£13.45 per hour)

37 hour full-time

Shifts are in line with the operational hours of our sites; there is a requirement to work flexibly which can include early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Five GCSE’s or equivalent

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard

First Aid at Work Certificate (or willing to achieve within three months of start date)

Working in a customer facing environment

Achieving positive results to make an impact on customer experience

Role Requirements

Lifeguard duties for our swimming pools, in accordance with instructions contained in the Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans

Supervise the conduct of the public in all areas of the venue to safeguard the enjoyment of all venue users.

Set up and de-rigging of sports and other equipment, checking it is fit for purpose before customer or Colleague use

Ensuring a high standard of venue presentation is always provided for all users, by cleaning and assisting in maintenance as required

Immediately report any defects in venues and equipment to the appropriate management team

Regularly monitor the venues both internally and externally, particularly unsupervised areas, to avert vandalism and prevent misuse or damage to venues and equipment

Assist in the delivery, storage, movement and removal of materials/equipment

Participate in all necessary external and internal training as required by the management teams

Assist in the promotion of our products and services through polite and friendly responses to customer inquiries, to encourage sales and repeat custom

Assist in setting up and de-rigging for large functions and events

Administer first aid in line with qualification achieved

Assist the venue management in dealing with any emergency situations, including evacuations

Ensure a high standard of accuracy and clarity when completing administrative tasks

Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate for the role as directed by the management team

Additional Requirements

To ensure compliance with all statutory legal requirements and in particular the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and Child Protection Act.

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