Leisure Support Assistant

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wakefield is seeking a Leisure Support Assistant to join their team at Aspire @ the Park. This full-time position involves overseeing safety during sports activities, maintaining facilities, and responding to customer feedback. Candidates should be physically capable, possess good communication skills, and be willing to work evenings and weekends. Ongoing training and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme are provided. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the hiring manager for more information.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Must be competent at manual handling tasks.
• Ability to deal with a physically challenging role.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and behavior of the public during sports activities.
• Assemble and dismantle sports equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of internal and external areas.
• Respond positively to customer comments.
• Enforce customer care policy.
• Assist with front of house duties.

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a Leisure Support Assistant to join our Leisure Team at Aspire @ the Park to provide excellent customer service and maintain a safe environment for our users. We have a proven track record of developing our teams so if you are wanting a career in leisure, we would love to hear from you.

Based at Aspire @ The Park, you will assist our team set up a variety of sports equipment whilst keeping the building safe and tidy.

Key job tasks will include

• To be responsible for the overseeing and general safety and behaviour of the public, to ensure their safety and enjoyment during participation in sport and physical activity, and to prevent injury, misuse and damage to the facilities
• Assembling and dismantling of equipment (including sports and events and other activities)
• Cleaning (including internal and external areas)
• Control of activities (including changing rooms and toilets)
• Regularly receive and respond positively to verbal customer comments and ensure accurate records are made in accordance with policy and procedure
• Ensure that the Council customer care policy is delivered effectively
• Help with front of house duties
• Control of activities (including gym, tennis courts , 3G pitches, changing rooms and toilets)
• Must be competent at manual handling tasks
• Have the ability to deal with a physically challenging role with abilities to undertake heavy lifting
• Have good communication skills
• Full-Time Position: 37 hours per week, including alternative weekends and evening shifts based on a two-week rota
• Professional Development: Ongoing support and training provided.
• Benefits: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Mike Tomes.

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E-mail: [e-mail]

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