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The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check. Newport Live is an award-winning not-for-profit sport, leisure and cultural trust, and registered UK Charity. We have an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’.

Our Recreation Assistants are an important lifeline for us, ensuring our leisure sites are safe and fit for purpose, supervising the public to safeguard the enjoyment of our members and customers, and carrying out the vital role of Lifeguard for our swimming pools. We are looking for additional team members to join us on a part time basis at Newport International Sports Village, home to the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales and the Regional Pool and Tennis Centre.

• Lifeguard duties for our swimming pools
• Administering First Aid as and when required
• Setting up and de-rigging equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose before use
• Immediately reporting any defects in venues and equipment
• Regularly monitoring venues, both internally and externally, to prevent misuse or damage to venues and equipment
• Assisting in delivery, storage, movement and removal of all materials and equipment, as necessary
• Assisting the management teams with any emergency situations that may occur
• Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for customers in line with Newport Live policies

• Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Experience of working in a customer-facing environment
• Confident communicating with and leading large groups of people
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake and pass the Newport Live / RLSS Swim Competency Test as part of the selection process
• First Aid at Work certificate (essential for the role but not for your application)
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)
• Successful applicants will be required to maintain the ability to pass the Test to maintain capability of the role throughout their time working with us

Starting Salary: £12.60 per hour (current Real Living Wage)

Hours: We have three shifts available at the moment and are looking for those who can take all shifts, or a combination of them. There is also the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as absence cover as and when required.

• Monday - 16:00 - 22:00
• Wednesday - 16:30 - 20:30
• Saturday - 13:00 - 19:30

Benefits: pro rata 33 days holiday per year (including Bank holiday entitlement), free Newport Live membership, generous pension scheme, café discount, free on-site parking, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing programmes.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.