Leisure Assistant

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is hiring a full-time leisure assistant for its vibrant leisure facility at the Dolphin Centre in Tees Valley. The ideal candidate should have exceptional customer service and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. This energetic role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Access to training and development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts at local retailers

Qualifications

• Outstanding levels of customer service required.
• Exceptional communication skills needed.
• Must be hardworking and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Work in vibrant town-centre leisure facility.
• Join dedicated leisure staff and contribute to the community.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Hardworking

Job description

We are looking for a full‑time leisure assistant to work in our vibrant town‑centre leisure facility at the Dolphin Centre. The successful candidate should have outstanding levels of customer service, exceptional communication skills, be hardworking and want to join our team of dedicated leisure staff.

The Dolphin Centre prides itself on providing a safe, welcoming and community‑focused leisure facility and therefore the successful individual should have the necessary skills that are aligned with this ethos. If you are looking for an energetic, fast‑paced role where no two days are the same, possess the skills listed above, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make additional voluntary contributions
• Flexible working
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green car leasing scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life discounts
• Local and national retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and lifestyle savings
• Arriva employee travel club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For further details, please contact Dale Thomas on the Duty Manager on 07823 372657.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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