Leisure Assistant

South Staffordshire Plc; Wombourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

Subsidised leisure centre membership

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

South Staffordshire Council is seeking enthusiastic, self-disciplined individuals to join Wombourne Leisure Centre. You will perform lifeguard duties, assemble sports equipment, handle customer inquiries, and help maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.

The role requires previous experience in leisure or customer service, excellent communication, and a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. An enhanced DBS check is required, and shifts include Sundays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leisure or customer service environment is required.
• Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be carried out prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard duties to ensure pool safety.
• Assist with assembling sports equipment as required.
• Carry out general cleaning duties and maintain high centre hygiene.
• Handle customer enquiries and provide helpful service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic and self-disciplined individuals, required to undertake a variety of tasks, including lifeguard duties, assembling sports equipment, general cleaning duties and dealing with customer enquiries at Wombourne Leisure Centre.

Successful candidates will ensure the highest standards of Pool Supervision and centre cleanliness, housekeeping, and hygiene. Candidates should have previous work experience in a leisure and/or customer service environment, be customer focused, highly motivated, have good communication skills and hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. This post has been identified as one requiring checks for possible criminal background. An enhanced disclosure check will be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service and this, or any other, offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance.

South Staffordshire Council South Staffordshire Council is an ambitious and progressive council seeking to recruit candidates who can help us realise our ambitions and contribute to the delivery of our Council priorities: a skilled and prosperous district; a safe and sustainable district and a connected district. The council is also pioneering in its approach to become financially self-sustainable by 2020 through the delivery of its Income and Efficiency Plan. At South Staffordshire Council, it's less about what we do; but the impact it will have on our 110,700 residents and 5,516 businesses. Our key ambitions include growing South Staffordshire's economy and helping create more jobs and opportunities for local people.

DAY SHIFTS HOURS PATTERN SUNDAY 07.15-13.15 6.00 Every Sunday Benefits to you

• Free staff Car Parking
• Subsidised Leisure Centre Membership
• Career Average Pension Scheme, We offer a wide range of benefits including; competitive salaries that progress within different grades for the variety of jobs on offer; a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days and increasing with service; 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days; an option to buy up to 10 days additional leave; a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); a Salary Sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers and a wide range of flexible working options to fit in around your commitments.