Leisure Assistant - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Greenwood Academies Trust

Greenwood Academies Trust

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref
141875

Department
Sports Centre

Location
Stanground Academy (Peterborough)

Contracted hours per week
0

Contracted weeks per year
0

Contract type
Casual

Closing date
16/06/2023

Description

Salary:
£10.60 per hour

We are looking for a Leisure Assistant to join our friendly sports team here at Stanground Academy.
Do you want to develop your career in the Leisure industry? Are you enthusiastic, energetic and have a 'can-do' attitude? If so, we have an amazing opportunity to join our team as a Leisure Assistant

The Role

Stanground Academy is proud to own a fantastic and well-equipped dual-use Sports Centre which includes three sports halls, a multiple workstation fitness-suite, a 25-metre swimming pool, which will be accessed by 1350 pupils and the general public.

We are seeking to recruit casual Leisure Assistants who will provide all visitors to our Academy Sports Centre with a friendly and positive experience through delivering effective customer service whilst maintaining a safe environment.

As a Leisure Assistant, you will be multi-skilled; as a receptionist and lifeguard, responsible for ensuring all the Centre's facilities are clean and prepared for use.

The Requirements

While an NPLQ qualification is essential for this role, as a new position in a new business you will receive extensive training.

Leisure Assistants will be encouraged to develop with opportunities leading to other roles including fitness, sports coaching and swimming instructing.

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:
- customer service skills
- the ability to work well with others
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity
- knowledge of first aid and life saving techniques
- concentration skills
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- knowledge of public safety and security
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:
- be over 16 years of age
- pass enhanced background checks as you may work with children and vulnerable adults
- be able to swim

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background.

The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

That's why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account - with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.

It's part of our commitment to look after you.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/
Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment.

As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.