Recreation Assistant

2 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

We are looking to recruit to the fantastic position of Recreation Assistant Pool (Lifeguard)

We aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of our business. As one of our strongest assets we focus our attention on the people we employ, by providing training and continual development.

**Purpose of the Job will be**

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who love everything about health and fitness.
We are recruiting a Recreation Assistant Pool (lifeguard) who is committed to delivering high levels of customer service, who can motivate and provide an effective and efficient lifeguard service in accordance with professional codes of conduct, corporate policies and procedures, who can carry out a range of duties to assist in the provision of sport and leisure activities whilst ensuring customer satisfaction, health and safety and provide a high quality service.

**You should possess**
- Pool Lifeguard Qualification, as condition of employment.
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.

Leeds City Council has a minimum salary of £10.90 per hour for all new starters.

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.**

**We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.**

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

**Job Purpose**
- To provide an effective and efficient lifeguard service in accordance with professional codes of conduct, and corporate policies and procedures.
- To carry out a range of duties to assist in the provision of sport and leisure activities, whilst ensuring customer satisfaction, Health and safety and provide a quality service.

**Responsibilities**
- Administer First Aid as necessary, and as appropriate to your qualification, and report accidents, injuries and incidents as per procedures.
- All duties to be carried out in accordance with current codes of practise, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
- To carry out general cleaning duties, as per the centres cleaning schedules to the agreed quality standards, involving the use of manual and mechanical equipment, whilst complying with safe working practices.
- To erect, dismantle and store equipment in line with the operational programme in a safe and methodical manner.
- To contribute to the performance of the facility, ensuring the centre offers a customer focused service.
- Supervise a range of children’s activities and parties, ensuring compliance to current child protection policies and procedures.
- To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
- To undertake any other duties, as directed by the supervisor, which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility.

**Progression Criteria to A2**
- To supervise swimming pool activities, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the centres Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, and National Pool Lifeguard guidelines.
- Maintain National Pool Lifeguard qualification, by attending training sessions as per National Pool Lifeguard requirements and Leeds City council corporate guidelines.

**Essential requirements**
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.
- Able to positively contribute to effective teamwork.
- Able to organise and prioritise key duties.
- Able to understand and interpret instructions
- Able to demonstrate a good level of general fitness.
- Able to motivate self and others.
- Able to adapt to different work situations.
- To hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, as condition of employment.
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Knowledge (relevant) of child protection and welfare issues.
- Experience of life guarding duties / tasks.
- Experience of working with customers.

**Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics**
- Willing to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council.
- Willing to carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health and Safety Policies
- Commitment to personal development and willing to attend applicable training to achieve this
- Must be able t

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