Recreation Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a BeWell Recreation Assistant to help operate Ashton Leisure Centres and support daily leisure services. You will maintain hygiene standards, set up activity spaces, and assist with Lifeguard/First Aider duties as part of a team.

Experience in leisure settings and a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification are required; swimming teacher qualification is advantageous. The role is on an annualised hours contract with flexible hours across the Borough.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leisure or similar environment.
• Ability to maintain health and safety policies and deliver good customer service.
• Able to react quickly to emergencies and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across facilities.
• Set up equipment for leisure activities and ensure a safe environment.
• Support BeWell activities and perform Lifeguard/First Aider duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Health & safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Swimming teacher qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 3, £13.26 per hour

3.88 hours per week. This role operates on an annualised hours contract. The hours will need to be worked flexibly to meet service needs. You may be required to work additional hours.

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team within Ashton Leisure Centres. As a BeWell Recreation Assistant, you will work within the various leisure facilities across the Borough and will support, enhance, and deliver the day-to-day operations and services in our BeWell facilities. Working as part of a team, you will be required to undertake a range of operational duties such maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all facility areas, setting up equipment for various leisure activities and maintaining a safe environment. You will support programmed activities and take on duties of a Lifeguard / First Aider. Holding a swimming teacher qualification is also advantageous.

About you:

Using your experience in a leisure or similar environment, you will work as part of a team to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all Leisure Centre users. You will ensure all health and safety policies are adhered to, and customer service is at the forefront of everything you do. You will be flexible, adaptable and must be able to react quickly to emergency situations. You will possess a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or provide evidence of being booked on a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course within the next 8 weeks. You must be able to undertake ongoing training as required to maintain the highest level of operational efficiency and competency relating to the job role.

About us:

The BeWell Team are committed to support the health and wellbeing of our residents across the Wigan Borough. Whether this be supporting our youngest residents embark on their first swimming lesson or supporting individuals and community groups with existing exercise and wellbeing programmes. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive and diverse range of physical activities to support our residents and encourage everyone to get active and achieve a healthier lifestyle and increase sport participation.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For further information, or an informal discussion about the position please contact Daniel Allen on 01942 488441 or email [e-mail]

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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