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SalaryWe 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
As a Recreation Assistant - DRYSIDE, you will bring to the role:
- experience
- energetic
- enthusiastic
- team worker
- responsibility
About the role
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who love everything about health and fitness. We are recruiting Recreation Assistant DRYSIDE 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.
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
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Rhian Norman, Leisure Centre Manager. Email rhian.norman@leeds.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job Purpose
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 provide a quality service.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the performance of the facility, ensuring the centre offers a customer focused service.
Administers Basic First Aid as necessary and as appropriate to your qualification and report accidents, injuries and incidents as per procedure.
All duties to be carried out in accordance with the current codes of practice, Health and Safety at work act 1974, COSHH, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
To 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 and dismantle and store equipment in line with the operational programme in a safe and methodical manner.
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.
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.
Prospects
Promotion
Whilst there is no automatic progression to any more senior posts, opportunities do exist for advancement and promotion, dependent upon normal staff movements and on the capabilities of the individual post holder.
Training
Active Leeds encourages training both “in-house” and external to meet the needs of the individual and of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
None required.
SKILLS
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Able to adapt to different work situations.
- Able to work flexibly as part of a team and also with minimum supervision.
- Able to understand and interpret instructions.
- Able to motivate self and others.
KNOWLEDGE:
To have or be able to gain Life Support 1 Qualification.
Knowledge (basic) of Health & Safety Guidelines.
Knowledge (relevant) of child protection and welfare issues.
Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics
Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and 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.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
KNOWLEDGE
To hold National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of Leisure Centre work.
Experience of supervising young people in sports and leisure activities.
Experience of working with cleaning chemicals and the relevant COSHH information.
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