Recreation Assistant

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified lifeguard to ensure safe supervision of poolside and dry-side areas within the leisure centre. The role includes maintaining equipment, helping with cleaning and maintenance, and promoting high levels of customer service in a friendly environment.

Applicants should hold a valid IQL/NPLQ qualification and be able to demonstrate in-date certification.

Qualifications

• IQL qualification required.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification must be in date.
• Poolside and dry-side supervision experience.
• Promote quality customer service and maintain a friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Provide poolside and dry-side supervision as appropriate.
• Maintain security of the leisure centre.
• Set out and return equipment to stores as required.
• Undertake regular cleaning duties and follow the programme of work.

Skills

Lifeguard

Customer service

Education

NPLQ (in date)

Job description

You will be IQL (Institute of Qualified Lifeguard) qualified (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification must be in date) and provide both poolside and dry-side supervision as appropriate and assist in maintaining the security of the leisure centre. You will be required to set out and return to stores any equipment that may be required, undertake regular cleaning duties and maintenance schedules in accordance with a programme of work and instructions. You will be required to promote quality customer service and maintain a friendly atmosphere at the centre.

About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark


• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services


• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people


• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums


• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents


• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents