Recreation Assistant

Overview

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. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates.

You will be 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. We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.

We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care‑experienced people.

For questions or an informal chat about the role contact: K

• 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 a quality service.

• 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 practice, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
• Carry out general cleaning duties as per the centre’s cleaning schedules to the agreed quality standards, involving the use of manual and mechanical equipment, while complying with safe working practices.
• Erect, dismantle and store equipment in line with the operational programme in a safe and methodical manner.
• 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 with current child protection policies and procedures.
• Promote and support Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• 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: supervise swimming pool activities, identify potential hazards and take appropriate action in line with the centre’s SOPs, 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.
• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and work toward delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties with regard to Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to participate in training and development activities; flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities; be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
• Experience and personal attributes desired: enthusiastic, energetic, team worker, responsible, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, work on own initiative, contribute to effective teamwork, organise and prioritise…