Operations Officer

Employer Location: County Down
Phone Number:
Email:
ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Job description

The post holder will be required to assist with the management of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Comber Leisure Centre, Portaferry Sports Centre, Whitespots and Londonderry Park within the Leisure remit, to ensure maximum utilisation.The post holder will be called on to deputise for the Assistant Manager and/ or Duty Manager as and when required. The post holder will also be expected to keep the lines of communication flowing between the centres and Leisure Services Manager and Head of Service in the absence of the Assistant Manager/ Duty Manager.Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties at: ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk .

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to assist with the management of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Comber Leisure Centre, Portaferry Sports Centre, Whitespots and Londonderry Park within the Leisure remit,to ensure maximum utilisation.
• The post holder will be called on to deputise for the Assistant Manager and/ or Duty Manager as and when required.
• The post holder will also be expected to keep the lines of communication flowing between the centres and Leisure Services Manager and Head of Service in the absence of the Assistant Manager/ Duty Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level III in Sports or Leisure related discipline or equivalent.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent. If the certification is not held, candidates must agree to complete if required.
• Pool Plant Operators or Spa Operators Certificate. If the certification is not held, candidates must agree to complete if required.
• 3 years experience in the Leisure Industry.
• Experience of using Leisure Management Software e.g. XN or other similar software.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Must be able to work on a shift rota, which includes evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must consent to a pre-employment Enhanced Access NI check.

Desirable Skills

• A relevant industry coaching / instructing qualification.
• Experience of processing memberships.
• Working knowledge of QUEST.

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council's GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible.Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.