Recreation Assistant Pool

Leeds International

Leeds

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Pension

Flexible/hybrid

Career development

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a proactive Recreation Assistant Pool at Aireborough Leisure Centre. You will deliver swimming lessons to adults and juniors, support lifeguard duties, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all customers.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.45, with opportunities for training, development, and progression within a large public service. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available subject to service requirements, alongside a clear career

Qualifications

Essential requirements include strong communication and a passion for swimming.
Ability to deliver swimming lessons using varied teaching methods.
Commitment to health, safety, and customer service in a leisure setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver swimming lessons to adult and junior customers.
Provide lifeguard support and ensure safety of pool users.
Carry out cleaning and maintenance per centre schedules.
Administer First Aid when needed and report incidents.
Support a positive customer experience and be flexible with duties.

Skills

Great communication

Passion for swimming

Enthusiasm

Can do attitude

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Job title: Recreation Assistant Pool

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 24

Location: Aireborough Leisure Centre

We aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of our business. As one of our strongest assets we focus our attention on the people we employ, by providing training and continual development.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

About You

Great communication
A passion for swimming
Enthusiasm
A can do attitude

About The Role

You will be responsible for delivering swimming lessons at an Active Leeds leisure centre. Key aspects of the post involve developing and delivering lessons for both adult and junior customers, using a variety of teaching methods and utilising our online system.

What We Offer You

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The role will provide an effective and efficient lifeguard service in accordance with professional codes of conduct, and corporate policies and procedures. Carrying out a range of duties to assist in the provision of sport and leisure activities, whilst ensuring customer satisfaction, Health and safety and provide a quality service.

Responsibilities

Administer First Aid as necessary, and as appropriate to your qualification, and report accidents, injuries and incidents as per procedures.
Carry out all duties in accordance with current codes of practice, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
Carry out general cleaning duties, as per the centres cleaning schedules to the agreed quality standards, involving the use of manual and mechanical equipment, whilst complying with safe working practices.
To erect, dismantle and store equipment in line with the operational programme in a safe and methodical manner.
Contribute to the performance of the facility, ensuring the centre offers a customer focused service.
Supervise a range of children’s activities and parties, ensuring compliance to current child protection policies and procedures.
Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and members of the public
Undertake any other duties, as directed by the supervisor, which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility.

The responsibilities below are generic that would be expected of LCC employees

To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Progression Criteria to A2

Supervise swimming pool activities, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the centres Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, and National Pool Lifeguard guidelines.
Maintain National Pool Lifeguard qualification, by attending training sessions as per National Pool Lifeguard requirements and Leeds City council corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

It is essential that you hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, or you must be prepared to undertake and gain the qualification within 6 weeks of commencement of the post.

Personal Specification

Essential Requirements

It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate

Skills Required

Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.
Able to positively contribute to effective team work.
Able to organise and prioritise key duties.
Able to understand and interpret instructions
Able to demonstrate a good level of general fitness.
Able to motivate self and others.
Able to adapt to different work situations.
Able to work in a professional and responsible manner.
Able to be flexible and to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays
A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to change shift patterns/rotas as required.
Able to travel throughout Leeds City Council boundaries and move location within the service working at different sites /areas depending on need.

Knowledge Required

Hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, or be prepared to undertake and gain the qualification within 6 weeks of commencement of the post.
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
Of relevant child protection and welfare issues.

Experience Required

Of working with customers.

Behavioural & Other Characteristics Required

Committed to continuous improvement.
Ability to understand and observe Leeds City Council Equal Opportunities Policy.
To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health & Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development

Desirable Requirements

Knowledge Required