Leisure and Events Assistant

Capita; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization for firefighting in Portsmouth seeks a Leisure Centre and Events Assistant to support the Sports Centre Manager in operating the facility. Responsibilities include lifeguarding, managing reception, and assisting with events. Candidates should have good communication skills, a keen interest in sports, and aim to gain an RLSS qualification. This role offers a competitive salary of £24,043 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

23 days' holiday increasing to 27

Company matched pension

Free gym membership

Subsidised meals

Discounted accommodation

Qualifications

• Be in possession or in the process of gaining an RLSS NPLQ qualification.
• Preferred experience within the Leisure and/or Events industry.
• An interest in Sport and the Leisure industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lifeguarding duties and deliver swimming lessons if required.
• Manage the centre reception desk, dealing with customer queries.
• Support with the running of events, including children's and pool parties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Competent swimmer

Flexible to work shifts

Education

RLSS NPLQ qualification

Job description

The Fire Service College: Where excellence meets resilience at the ultimate training ground for firefighting professionals.

Onsite at the Fire Service college the Sports Centre provides sports & fitness services both to the college and the local community.

As the Leisure Centre and Events Assistant your role will be to assist the Sports Centre Manager in the smooth running of the Sports centre, as well as on occasion support the Centre and wider college with the running of events such as children's parties, pool parties and larger scale events across the Fire Service College.

Role

This role will require working shifts - 37.5 hours a week - the centre is open 6am - 9.30pm weekdays and until 12pm weekends What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out lifeguarding duties as well delivery of swimming lessons if required
• General running of the centre reception desk including dealing with customers queries
• Membership administration
• Cleaning of the centre
• First aid support
• Supporting with the delivery of events held in the sports centre such as pool parties, children's parties including any planning required in advance
• Supporting with large scale events on site. Advance notice will be provided
• Working shifts including weekends
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Be in possession or in the process of gaining an RLSS NPLQ qualification
• Preferred experience within the Leisure and/or Events industry or another suitable role.
• An interest in Sport and the Leisure industry.
• Good communication skills - people skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Competent swimmer
• Flexible to work shifts
  
  

About Fire Service College

At Capita - Fire Service College we're training the next generation of firefighters to respond to any emergency and create a safer world. The College is one of the world's leading organisations for fire prevention, protection and response. We provide dedicated, accredited training for emergency service professionals, as well as commercial and public sector clients around the globe. We have one of the largest operational fire and rescue training facilities in the world, with a unique training environment, sports centre and expert instructors. Visitors and learners can train and exercise in a realistic and challenging environment, with a learning experience that is second to none.

What's in it for you?

• Offering a salary of £24,043 depending on skills & experience
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Free gym membership and discount for families
• Subsidised meals and bar on site
• Ample free parking
• Discounted accommodation onsite for friends/family
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and upskill
• You will work at a world-renowned further education training college
  
  

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What We Hope You'll Do Next

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