At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering a fun and safe recreational experience at Dundonald Ice Bowl.
- Company: Join a vibrant team dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
- Benefits: Earn £13.69 per hour, plus holiday pay, with flexible hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in the leisure industry.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in leisure facilities and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 13.69 - 13.69 £ per hour.
Temporary Contract
22 hours per week – 28 week Contract
Dundonald Ice Bowl
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
As a member of the Sports Services Team, the postholder will be required to play a key role in ensuring that a quality customer service is provided to customers on a consistent basis through the provision of clean and hygienic facilities and by helping ensure that the highest standards of health and safety for customers and colleagues are maintained at all times. The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the delivery of the centre programme and carry out any additional duties relevant to the post including carrying out Ice stewarding, Skate Grinding, Bowling Customer Service and Indiana Land duties.
- Help ensure that all health & safety legislation, relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies are complied with in relation to the services and activities of the facility and ensuring that any defects or potential risks are reported to their immediate supervisor, including carrying out relevant checks and completing relevant forms and reports.
- Help ensure that relevant checks and records such as cleaning checks, accident / incident report forms etc. are completed in a consistent and accurate manner.
- Help ensure the safe handling, erection / dismantling of all sports / activity equipment within the facility to ensure that all activity areas are suitably prepared / ready and safe for customer use.
- Help ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained throughout the facility by carrying out associated cleaning duties, operating cleaning equipment/machinery and carrying out relevant checks and helping ensure the safe storage of sports equipment, cleaning materials/chemicals etc.
- Help ensure that all Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council policies are complied with in the operation of the services and activities of the facility, to help ensure a safe environment for both customers and work colleagues.
- Assisting with the general control and supervision of customers to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all and deal with all customer contacts in a positive, helpful and friendly manner.
- Assist in inducting new staff and any temporary work placement students.
- Responsible for responding to and dealing with accidents throughout the centre and carrying out First Aid to relevant parties.
- Where appropriate use emergency/lifting equipment to remove casualty from ice pad.
- Undertake reception and control clerk duties as and when required.
- Undertake caravan park warden duties as and when required.
Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.
Person Specification:
It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:
- One year’s experience of working within a wet or dry facility, e.g. Outdoor Sports Pitches, Leisure Centre, Recreation Centre, Private Fitness Club or other sport/leisure organisation.
- Previous experience dealing with the general public.
- Experience of recording and maintaining information.
Knowledge:
Aware of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult issues.
General:
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis and ability to work additional hours as required. Must be willing to undertake ice skating lessons.
It is desirable that applicants have:
- Previous experience within the Leisure Industry.
- Experience of I.T. based systems.
Certificates:
It is desirable that applicants possess:
- A current First Aid at Work certificate.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements specific to the Leisure Industry.
Start Date: 21 September 2026
Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Hours of Work: 22 hours per week on a shift pattern
Rate of Pay: £13.69 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Location: Dundonald Ice Bowl
If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on 02890 421047 or 07812 017416 to speak to one of our consultants.
The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
PT Temporary Recreation Assistant (Dundonald) in Belfast employer: Task Recruitment
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