Senior Recreational Assistant
- thatcham, england, United Kingdom
Job Description
About the Job
SENIOR RECREATION ASSISTANT (Senior lifeguard),
Braywick Leisure Centre
As a Senior Recreation Assistant you will be guided by the values to lead by example and inspire your team every shift to ensure the highest standards of delivery at all times.
OVERVIEW
Come and join our Leisure Focus Senior Recreation Assistant team. This role is pivotal to the operations of our leisure centres. Managing and inspiring a large team of recreational assistants day to day, ensuring our customers have the best customer journey from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Our Senior Recreation Assistants are forward thinking and passionate about leading their team, ensuring all the team members are developed to their full potential. Joining our team as a Senior Recreation Assistant allows our community to enjoy their leisure time, improve their physical and mental well being and is a genuinely rewarding experience.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the lifeguard team & regular pool rotations.
- Comply with H&S procedures and standards of the centre.
- Supervising and cleaning the pool area.
- Setting up equipment.
- Deliver first-class customer service.
- Deal with customer queries.
- When not poolside you will be a key support to your team on a daily basis from preparing Studios, Gyms or Sports Halls for various activities to the general cleaning and upkeep of the centre.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a recognised qualification in Leisure Management, Sports Development or related subject or have to knowledge and are looking to achieve such qualification
- Has knowledge and skills in the Leisure or a related industry in a small/medium sized enterprise.
- Has a current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) or previously held one and is able and willing to achieve the qualification.
DBS
The position of Senior Recreational Assistant is classed as a regulated post and therefore requires a DBS Disclosure which will be carried out by Leisure Focus.
ABOUT US
Leisure Focus is a not for profit Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It has been established to work with local communities; supporting clubs, organisations and individuals to achieve their sporting and lifestyle goals. We manage each facility in a responsible way, to ensure each customer has the opportunity to access activities regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, and financial circumstances, physical or mental ability.
Our Values (FACE)
In every role, across every site, our colleagues are the 'face' of Leisure Focus. Together, we
- Focus on the Customer
- Approach everything systematically
- Collaborate to achieve
- Exceed expectation
There are many great things about Leisure Focus. One of our strengths is that people come together from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are world-class fitness experts, ensuring we at Leisure Focus have a culture where everyone is welcome. Our team members are at the heart of what we do and it's why we're here. We are proud to have a global inclusive workforce, with team members from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a disability confident employer, who is committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Title
Senior Recreational Assistant
Reporting to
Duty Manager
Annual Leave
28 days' paid annual leave per year
Pension
NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service
Other benefits
- Free gym membership for the employee and appointed person
- Discounted food and beverages on site discounted retail items
- Career progression and development opportunities such as apprenticeships
- Training and development
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Perk box benefit platform