Recreation Assistant - Pool

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government office is seeking a committed Recreation Assistant Pool (lifeguard) to ensure the delivery of high-quality lifeguard services in Leeds. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, supervise activities, and maintain safety standards while promoting health and wellness. Candidates must hold the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlements

Pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Effective communication with various individuals.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience in lifeguard duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level customer service as a lifeguard.
• Administer First Aid as required.
• Supervise children's activities and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Fitness

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who love everything about health and fitness. We are recruiting Recreation Assistant Pool (lifeguard) who are committed to delivering high levels of customer service who can motivate and can provide an effective and efficient lifeguard service in accordance with professional codes of conduct, corporate policies and procedures and carry 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.

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Job Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• Administer First Aid as necessary, and as appropriate to your qualification, and report accidents, injuries and incidents as per procedures.
• All duties to be carried out in accordance with current codes of practise, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
• To carry out general cleaning duties, as per the centre’s 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.
• To 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.
• To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• To undertake any other duties, as directed by the supervisor, which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility.
• To supervise swimming pool activities, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the centre’s 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

• Hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, as a condition of employment.
• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values, Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Essential Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team and with minimum supervision.
• Able to positively contribute to effective teamwork.
• 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.
• Knowledge (relevant) of child protection and welfare issues.
• Experience of working with customers.
• Experience of lifeguard duties/tasks.

Desirable Requirements

• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• First Aid Qualification.
• ASA/UKCC Level 2 Aquatics or ASA/UKCC Level 1 Aquatics qualification.
• Gym Instructor NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a public leisure centre or the private sector industry.
• Experience in the use of specialist lifeguard equipment.

Benefits

• 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.