Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard

Overview

Torbay Leisure Centre – Full time | 40 HPW

The role of Recreation Assistant is a great position to be able to carry out and be involved in the full range of leisure activities. Continually customer facing, the role provides rewarding opportunities. Meeting new people, variation in both activities and learning provides an exciting working day, every day, for our Recreation Assistants.

The Recreation Assistant will perform duties pertaining to both wet and dry sites.

Responsibilities

• To guide, care for and assist all Leisure Centre customers.
• To facilitate a friendly but efficient working relationship with the people who use the Leisure Centre.
• To work as part of a team to achieve the objectives and usage targets of the Leisure Centre.
• To innovate ideas and initiate action to increase the usage of the Leisure Centre.
• To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort.
• Assist the Duty Manager in the effective control and security of the facility, patrolling all appropriate areas ensuring that equipment is stored safely and securely.
• To be aware of all Health and Safety issues within the Centre, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices.
• To ensure all parts of the Centre are safe and secure when not in use.
• To cover duties of such other members of staff as required.
• To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Leisure Centre.
• Portray a positive image of the Leisure Centre, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty.

Qualifications

The post holder must have the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Personal characteristics

• Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved.
• Will be able to communicate throughout the organisation.
• Will be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.
• Will be able to demonstrate clear identification with all customer requirements.
• Will be a team player.
• Will be able to develop the role on your own initiative.

DBS

Recreation Assistant positions may be classed as a regulated post and therefore may require a DBS Disclosure. Where the individual does not already hold a DBS Disclosure, it will be necessary for the postholder to be submitted for a DBS check.

How to Apply

If you feel like you’d be successful in this role or are interested to know more, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity. If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.