Leisure Assistant - Glaslyn

Byw’n Iach has an attractive employment package.

Byw’n Iach operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification. We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Byw’n Iach to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)For

further information about this post please contract Carys Ferris on Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
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CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2026

Byw’n Iach will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly. Pecyn Recriwtio Byw'n Iach (1) (Cywasgedig).pdf If you would like support to apply, Gwaith Gwynedd is available to help Gwynedd residents get into work - for more information  .

• Enthusiastic
• The ability to motivate others
• A mindest to be able to ‘see their work’, instead of waiting for directions.
• Customer care of high standard
• Honesty
• Willing to learn and keep an open mind
• The ability to work effectively within a team
• The ability to work independently under limited supervision
• Enthusiasm to want to contribute towards the centre's activities, offering fitness classes/activities.

• Essential: A good standard of general education.
• Desirable:
  National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (wet centre)
• Desirable: BTEC (or equivalent) in Sport Science/Leisure/Health and Social Care
• Desirable:
  Level 2 Gym Trainer, with specialist modules, such as Spin, Circuit Training, Kettlebells
• Desirable:
  Previous experience of working in the field of leisure/sports/health.

• Essential:
  Numeracy and literacy skills of a good standard
• Essential:
  Broad knowledge of health and fitness in order to be able to communicate this with customers
• Essential:
  Exceptional customer skills
• Essential:
  Good selling skills
• Essential:
  Good negotiation skills
• Information about Motivational Interviewing

Listening and Speaking - Intermediate

• Able to maintain a fluent conversation on a number of various everyday subjects, and discuss cases involving the field of work.
• Able to follow a discussion in Welsh, in Clear Welsh, on familiar matters relating to the post.
• Able to contribute to the conversation and answer questions.

Reading and Understanding - Foundation

• Read and understand simple messages and information leaflets associated with the post through the medium of Welsh and English, and understand short and simple reports on familiar subjects.

Writing - Foundation

• Able to complete simple forms and compose a letter or short e-mail through the medium of Welsh and English by using a number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message.

• Promote and support a healthy way of living for those that use the Leisure Centre and the broader community.
• Ensure that those who visit the Centre can use it safely, offering customer care of high standard.
• Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.

• Prepare equipment and facilities by setting equipment up and dismantling it as needed.
• Maintain cleaning registers and prepare facilities so that the public can enjoy them safely.
• Handle money and help with the running of the Leisure Centre's booking system

• Introduce activities programmes in a motivational and inspirational method as agreed by the Area Manager/Duty Manager.
• Introduce a programme of swimming activities by providing competent and safe guidance, that use skills that are…