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 guarding duties / tasks.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• First Aid Qualification.
• ASA/UKCC Level 2 Aquatics or ASA/UKCC Level 1 Aquatics qualification
• Gym Instructor NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working in a public leisure centre or the private sector industry.
• Experience in the use of specialist lifeguard equipment.

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.

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN THE UK. HOME OFFICE GUIDANCE STATES THAT CANDIDATES MUST EVIDENCE THEIR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK PRIOR TO COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

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 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.

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

• experience
• energetic
• enthusiastic
• team worker
• responsibilit