Recreation Assistant

Here at Middleton Pool we are looking for a 40 hour Recreation Assistant.

The main role of a Recreation Assistant is to lifeguard our swimming pool, lifeguard training can be provided.

Other responsibilities for this role include Reception, pool maintenance, gym cover, management cover and running the building, and more.

The aim of this role is to have someone that is able to work in multiple areas of our leisure centre. All training will be provided for this Role.

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More about your role

As a Recreation Assistant it will be your responsibility to maintain the Health and Safety of the centre at all times including carrying out cleaning duties and preparing activity areas for all planned sessions. You will make sure all of the Centres equipment is stored in a safe and secure way when not being used. You will work alongside the Duty Manager and report any matters of concern and carry out patrols.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

The successful applicant will have a friendly, approachable manner and deliver excellent customer service to our customers. You will assist with first aid when required so ideally have some experience. You will ideally have worked within a similar role. Experience carrying out some cleaning duties and maintaining equipment would set you apart from other candidates.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation


• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%


• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors


• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)


• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave


• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development


• Access to our Company Pension scheme


• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year


• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes


• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.