Recreation Assistant

ACS International Schools is looking for a Recreation Assistant for a fix term period approximately 9 months to join the team in the Sports Centre at ACS Cobham. The purpose of this role is to provide a quality service for all members of the ACS community and other user groups through the safe and effective day-to-day operation of the Sports Centre and other sports facilities at ACS International School Cobham.

Key Duties:

- Maintain concentrated observation and pro-active supervision to ensure the safe use of the swimming pool by all its various pool users
- Maintain and rotate pool positions as outlined in the swimming pool Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and maintain communication with colleagues at all times
- Carry out rescues, administer 1st Aid and initiate other emergency action as and when necessary, in accordance with the Sports Centre NOP and Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
- Ensure all emergency first aid equipment and poolside emergency equipment is present and working correctly.
- Carry out regular pool water testing as prescribed in the swimming pool NOP and report any discrepancies to the on-shift Supervisor.
- Maintain safe, clean and hygienic conditions throughout the Sports Centre and outdoor sports facilities by carrying out tasks identified within the pro-active daily/weekly cleaning schedule.
- Regular inspection of all areas of the Sports Centre and outdoor sports facilities and initiating any re-active tasks to ensure that a high standard of hygiene and presentation is maintained at all times.
- Operate various electrical/motorised cleaning equipment in order to complete required pro-active & re-active tasks.
- Responsible for making safe and reporting any defective areas or items of equipment.
- Prepare indoor & outdoor sports facilities according to the programme specified on the daily booking schedule. Set up and break down necessary equipment, ensuring that it is correctly and safely stored and in a good state of repair.
- Provide cover for Sports Centre reception from time to time as directed, carrying out the front of house duties incumbent with this position.
- Act as a designated Fire Marshall for the Sports Centre.
- Able to deliver a range of activities to children enrolled on the ACS Holiday Activity programme.

Skills and Experience Required:

- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Emergency 1st Aid (1-Day)
- Experience of working in a sports/leisure environment is desired
- Approachable & Friendly
- Confident with good Communication Skills
- Professional approach to working in a Customer Service environment
- Pro-active and equipped to work in a hands-on, sometimes physically demanding role
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as take instruction from senior colleagues
- High Standards with attention to detail
- Organised and punctual.

Full training can be provided for post holders to achieve the essential qualification requirements where necessary.

This role will work 5 days a week in a rotating shift pattern, including every other weekend.

The salary for the position is: £23 441.60.

This role is approximately 9-month contract with the possibility of extension to a permanent role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

**Salary**: £23,441.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cobham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: ASRA2