Lifeguard & Recreation Assistant — Safe, Fun Centre

Parkwood Leisure Limited; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwood Leisure Limited is seeking a Recreation Assistant to engage in a full range of leisure activities at the centre in Lewisham. The role focuses on customer care, safety and delivering a welcoming, well-run facility for all users.

You will work with a team to meet usage targets, uphold hygiene standards and support the Duty Manager with security and daily operations. A positive, professional image and flexibility to cover shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• General education and a desire to achieve a leisure management qualification.
• Ideally possess a current first aid qualification.
• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide, care for and assist all Leisure Centre customers.
• Facilitate a friendly but efficient working relationship with users of the centre.
• Work as part of a team to achieve the centre's objectives and usage targets.
• Innovate ideas and initiate actions to increase centre usage.
• Ensure all facilities are presented to high levels of cleanliness and comfort.
• Assist the Duty Manager in facility control and security, ensuring safe storage of equipment.
• Be aware of Health and Safety issues and implement procedures to address unsafe practices.
• Ensure all parts of the centre are safe and secure when not in use.
• Cover duties of other staff as required.
• Undertake any other duties to assist in running the Leisure Centre.
• Portray a positive image of the Leisure Centre, wearing the uniform on duty.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Education

First aid qualification

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Parkwood Leisure Limited is seeking a Recreation Assistant to engage in a full range of leisure activities at the centre in Lewisham. The role focuses on customer care, safety and delivering a welcoming, well-run facility for all users.

You will work with a team to meet usage targets, uphold hygiene standards and support the Duty Manager with security and daily operations. A positive, professional image and flexibility to cover shifts are essential.