Recreation Assistant

Wigan

Part Time

£6,031 - £7,087

Permanent

Expires 02/12/2025

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Standish Leisure Centre

Rectory Lane

Standish

Wigan

WN6 0XB

9 hours per week

Salary: Grade 3, £6,031 - £6,223 per annum. £ £13.26 per hour

10.25 hours per week

Salary: Grade 3, £6,869 - £7,087 per annum. £ £13.26 per hour

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you

Your role:

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team at Standish Leisure Centre. As a BeWell Recreation Assistant, you will work within the various leisure facilities across the Borough and will support, enhance, and deliver the day-to-day operations and services in our BeWell facilities.

Working as part of a team, you will be required to undertake a range of operational duties such as maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all facility areas, setting up equipment for various leisure activities and maintaining a safe environment. You will support programmed activities and take on duties of a Lifeguard / First Aider. Holding a swimming teacher qualification is also advantageous.

About you:

Using your experience in a leisure or similar environment, you will work as part of a team to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all Leisure Centre users. You will ensure all health and safety policies are adhered to and customer service is at the forefront of everything you do.

You will be flexible, adaptable and must be able to react quickly to emergency situations. You will possess a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or provide evidence of being booked on a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course within the next 8 weeks. You must be able to undertake ongoing training as required to maintain the highest level of operational efficiency and competency relating to the job role.

These are highly visible roles, so excellent interpersonal skills and confidence are pre-requisites for the posts. Applicants must be able to work evenings and weekends.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

The Be Well Team are committed to support the health and wellbeing of our residents across the Wigan Borough. Whether this be supporting our youngest residents embark on their first swimming lesson or supporting individuals and community groups with existing exercise and wellbeing programmes. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive and diverse range of physical activities to support our residents and encourage everyone to get active and achieve a healthier lifestyle and increase sport participation.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits

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For further information, please contact Ian Roberts by email

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

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