Recreation Assistant - Pool

Job title: Recreation Assistant Pool 

Salary: £13.45 per hour 

Hours per week: 37

Location: Wetherby

We 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 – Pool, you will bring to the role:

• Great communication
• A passion for swimming
• Enthusiasm
• A can do attitude
• Responsibility

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering swimming lessons at an Active Leeds leisure centre.  Key aspects of the post involve developing and delivering lessons for both adult and junior customers, using a variety of teaching methods and utilising our online system. 

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 email Paul.warner@leeds.gov.uk .

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. 

Directorate                             City Development

 

Service Area                          Sport & Active Recreation

 

Job Title                                             Recreation Assistant - Pool

 

Grade                                      A1/A2

 

Conditions Of service                      NJC

 

Responsible To                                 Duty Officer

 

Responsible For                               None

 

Special Conditions this post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

 

Job Purpose: The role will provide an effective and efficient lifeguard service in accordance with professional codes of conduct, and corporate policies and procedures.  Carrying 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:

 

Administer First Aid as necessary, and as appropriate to your qualification, and report accidents, injuries and incidents as per procedures.

 

Carry out all duties in accordance with current codes of practice, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.

 

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, dismantle and store equipment in line with the operational programme in a safe and methodical manner.

 

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.

 

Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and members of the public

 

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 responsibilities below are generic that would be expected of LCC employees

 

To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills

 

To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.

 

To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.

 

Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.

 

Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

 

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.

 

Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

 

The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.

 

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.

 

Progression Criteria to A2

 

Supervise swimming pool activities, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the centres 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 It is essential that you hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, or you must be prepared to undertake and gain the qualification within 6 weeks of commencement of the post.

 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities:  Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

 

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate

 

Skills Required

 

Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people

 

Able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.

 

Able to positively contribute to effective team work.

 

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.

 

Able to work in a professional and responsible manner.

 

Able to be flexible and to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays

 

A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to change shift patterns/rotas as required.

 

Able to travel throughout Leeds City Council boundaries and move location within the service working at different sites /areas depending on need. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge Required

 

Hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, or be prepared to undertake and gain the qualification within 6 weeks of commencement of the post.

 

Awareness of Health and Safety requirements

 

Of relevant child protection and welfare issues.

 

Experience Required

 

Of working with customers.

 

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

 

Committed to continuous improvement.

 

Ability to understand and observe Leeds City Council Equal Opportunities Policy.

 

To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health & Safety Policies.

 

Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development

 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities:  Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

 

Skills Required

 

N/A

 

Knowledge Required

 

 

ASA/UKCC Level 2 Aquatics or ASA/UKCC Level 1 Aquatics On completion of training

 

Experience Required

 

Understanding and awareness of good customer service

 

 

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

 

N/A