Recreation Assistant

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Work Base Hindley Pool

Salary: Grade 3, £ 26,427 per annum based on Full Time - £13.69 per hour

This role operates on an annualised hours contract. The hours will need to be worked flexibly to meet service needs. You may be required to work additional hours.)

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

1 x 7 hours Contract £4,999.70 per annum. £13.69 per hour

1 x 5.25 hours Contract £3,749.77 per annum £13.69 per hour

2 x 2.06 hours Annualised Contract £1,471.34 per annum £13.69 per hour

1 x 2.08 hours Annualised Contract £1,485.62 per annum £13.69 per hour

On an ongoing basis you will:

• Perform the duties of a lifeguard including working as part of a team to provide safe supervision of swimmers and prevent accidents. Ensuring you know how to intervene to provide rescues and life saving techniques when necessary.
• Perform the duties of a First Aider as and when required.
• Operate in conjunction with Health & Safety practices.
• Work in a team to support peers and colleagues to meet the goals of the business.
• Undertake the operational housekeeping of the leisure facility. For example, assembling, dismantling, routine maintenance and storage of equipment. Cleaning tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of opening and closing procedures, including evacuation. Safe set up of equipment and activities.
• Monitor customer use of equipment and ensure their safety, intervening, as necessary.
• Utilise and demonstrate highly effective and engaging customer service skills that engages the customer to transact with us as the first point of contact.
• Undertake ongoing training as required to maintain the highest level of operational efficiency and competency relating to the job role.
• You will be required to work day time, evenings and weekends
• Provide assistance in the operation of events (both on and off site) as requested by management.

About you:

You must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:-

• GCSE’s A-C in Maths & English or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and evidence of ongoing / regular training to maintain competence or provide evidence of being booked on a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course within the next 8 weeks.
• The ability to work accurately and follow instructions
• The ability to plan work, manage own time and meet deadlines
• The ability to quickly react to emergency situations
• To be enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent customer care
• The ability to use own initiative and work flexibly as part of a team
• Be enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent customer care

About us:

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer.

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures.

For more information about the position, please contact T.Kinta@wigan.gov.uk

You should also include contact details for informal discussions, arranging visits or assessment centres.

Interview date: To be confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus

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