Leisure Support Assistant (Casual)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wakefield is seeking a Leisure Support Assistant to create safe and engaging environments for physical activities. This role involves setting up sports equipment, maintaining facilities, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, good physical fitness, and flexibility in hours. The role is casual, allowing you to select your shifts around other commitments.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Team environment with supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Good physical fitness due to manual handling requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down sports equipment for activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of leisure facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service to users.
• Work flexibly across different sites as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Basic first aid knowledge

Understanding of customer care

Physical fitness

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Your Community?

Join our dynamic Sport and Health Improvement team as a Leisure Support Assistant and be at the heart of creating safe, engaging, and positive environments for the public to enjoy physical activities. Based at Thornes Park Stadium, you will assist our team setup a variety of sports equipment whilst keeping the building safe and tidy. From time to time, you will be asked to cover other departments so this really is a varied role.

The role of a casual staff means you will have the ability to choose shifts or work when it suits you, enabling you to work around other commitments.

Why This Role?

• Variety and Impact: You’ll be working across different leisure and community settings, ensuring that our facilities are well-maintained, safe, and ready for public use. Whether it’s setting up sports equipment, assisting customers, or ensuring the cleanliness of our venues, your role will be crucial in delivering high-quality services.
• Team Environment: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team, where your contributions are valued, and where you can make a real difference every day.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your personal development. You’ll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career within the Sport and Health Improvement sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and take down sports equipment for various activities and events.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of leisure facilities, including both indoor and outdoor areas.
• Provide excellent customer service, assisting users with inquiries and ensuring their safety.
• Support and contribute to the overall goals of the Sport and Health Improvement team, working flexibly across different sites as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential Skills: A strong work ethic, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Basic first aid knowledge and an understanding of customer care are crucial.
• Physical Fitness: This role involves heavy lifting and manual handling, so a good level of physical fitness is required.
• Flexibility: The ability to work evenings, weekends, around current commitments.

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 Assistant Manager.

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