Recreation Assistant

**Job title** Recreation Assistant Pool
**Salary** £12 Per Hour
**Hours per week** 37 Hours
**Contract** Permanent
**Location** John Charles Sports Centre

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.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you
As a Recreation Assistant - Pool, you will bring to the role:

- Experience
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Team worker
- Responsibility

About the role
You will be responsible for the smooth running of the gym environment. Key aspects of the post involve developing programmes for customers, using a variety of technology to influence the member journey as well as ensuring a high level of customer care is achieved.

What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

- A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

**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. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. 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.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- To hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, as condition of employment.

SKILLS:

- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team and with minimum supervision.
- Able to positively contribute to effective team work.
- 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.

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge (relevant) of child protection and welfare issues.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience of working with customers.
- Experience of life gu