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Recreation Assistant Dry
Recreation Assistant - Dryside
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 6, 15, and 8-hour shifts per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: John Charles, Leeds City Council
We aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of our business. As one of our strongest assets, we focus on providing training and continual development. Leeds City Council, as one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees, seeks to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About You
As a Recreation Assistant - DRYSIDE, you should bring:
- Experience (in a relevant setting)
- Energetic attitude
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- Strength to take responsibility
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals who love everything about health and fitness. We are recruiting a Recreation Assistant - DRYSIDE who is committed to delivering high levels of customer service and can:
- Motivate and provide an effective, efficient lifeguard service
- Comply with professional codes of conduct, corporate policies, and procedures
- Assist in the provision of sports and leisure activities
- Ensure customer satisfaction and health and safety
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with the following benefits:
- Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, including statutory holidays
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, with generous employer contributions
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to service requirements
- Clear career pathways and continuing professional development opportunities
- Staff benefits to support wellbeing and financial well-being
How to Apply
Apply for this position online. Complete the online application form along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. For additional guidance, please consult our advice page.
Ensure all sections of your application are completed before submitting.
Contact: If you have inquiries or would like to discuss the role informally, please email LiamSouthwell@leeds.gov.uk.
Important Notes
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list will be conducted on preferred candidates.
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Inclusivity Notice: We welcome applications from everyone and actively encourage diversity. This includes (but is not limited to) applications from:
- Women
- Carers
- Veterans
- LGBT+, ethnically diverse candidates
- Disabled individuals
- Care-experienced individuals
Right to Work in the UK
The role requires candidates to evidence their right to work in the UK under applicable categories, including but not limited to EU Settlement Scheme or holding the relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. To qualify, usual requirements include being paid the standard rate of £41,700 per year or meeting specific eligibility criteria.
Job Description
Job Purpose
To carry out a range of duties aimed at providing sport and leisure activities whilst ensuring customer satisfaction, health and safety, and delivering a quality service.
Responsibilities:
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Contribute to the facility’s performance by ensuring a customer-focused service.
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Administer basic first aid as necessary and required, reporting accidents, injuries, and incidents as per procedures.
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Carry out all duties in compliance with:
- Current codes of practice
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- COSHH regulations
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Emergency Action Plans
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Perform general cleaning duties in accordance with the centre’s cleaning schedules and quality standards, utilising manual/mechanical equipment while adhering to safe working practices.
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Erect, dismantle, safely store equipment in line with operational programs in a methodical manner.
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Supervise a range of children’s activities and parties, ensuring compliance with current child protection policies and procedures.
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Promote and uphold Equal Opportunities Principles and Health & Safety standards.
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Undertake any additional duties, as directed by your supervisor, which align with your grade and responsibilities.
Prospects:
Promotion: While there is no automatic progression to senior posts, advancement opportunities depend on normal staff movements and individual capabilities.
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Training: Active Leeds offers varied training opportunities, both in-house and external, tailored to individual and departmental needs.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Qualifications:
- None required
Skills:
-Effective communication with diverse groups -Adaptability to new situations
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and with minimal supervision -Cability to understand, reflect, and follow instructions -Self-motivation and motivating others
Knowledge:
- Life Support Level 1 qualification (required to be attained or in progress)
- Basic Health & Safety Guidelines
- Child protection policies and welfare issues
Essential Behavioural & Experience Characteristics:
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Embrace and understand Leeds City Council Values, Behaviours, and codes of conduct.
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Committed to continuous improvement across all areas to help deliver:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Inclusive Growth
- Zero Carbon ambitions
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Observe and uphold Leeds City Council's equality and diversity policies.
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Comply with Health and Safety Policies in all duties.
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Willingness to participate in training and development activities.
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Flexible and adaptable to accommodate other services bandwidth as necessary, in accordance with grade levels.
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Engage actively in appraisal, training, and development activities.
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Be aware of and comply with all Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
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Be aware of and support equality for all, ensuring anti-discrimination measures are followed, maintaining the Council’s equality and diversity policies.
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Recognize and challenge appropriately any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, or abuse. Report concerns to the appropriate person.
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Flexibility Protocol: Expect to work within the relevant parameters established.
Desirable Requirements:
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Knowledge:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
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Experience:
- Leisure centre employment.
- Experience supervising young people in sports and leisure activities.
- Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and the COSHH information.
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