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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people and promoting physical activity? Are you a skilled practitioner with an understanding of Play and experience with supporting the operations of family activities.

We are looking for someone with good customer engagement skills who will be working at the Ranger Station for the Active Reading Service running activities and monitoring bookings.


Role Overview


As a Ranger Station Activity Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting access to facilities and ensuring standards are high both in terms of customer service and site safety.


Your primary responsibilities will include delivering services such as mini golf, low ropes, climbing wall, monitoring sports courts and supporting young people on site to access activities referred to educational play.

Managing booking systems and daily checks.


You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability.

As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.

Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading


Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively


Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity


About the role

  • Coordinate with team members and manage a diverse range of playbased and sports provisions that focus on increasing physical activity, educational attainment and improving wellbeing of young people.
  • Oversee the site opening and closing procedures when applicable, and report to team manager any building and safety issues identified.
  • Operate our booking system and comply with data protection regulations.
  • Your role will include direct support and you will act as a positive role model for young people, this may consist of supporting with our onsite activities, low ropes, mini golf, archery, football, and sports courts bookings.

Qualifications or experience

  • Experience working with young people or running similar leisure services.
  • Strong understanding of playbased learning and its benefits for young people.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and build strong relationships.
  • Demonstrated passion for supporting the personal development and wellbeing of individuals.
  • Experience with booking systems and outdoor activities ideally to include experience with running activities such as climbing walls, archery or similar.

About You


Active Reading is looking for a creative and highly motivated person, If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people our community in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

You will need to be both passionate about your work and excited about the opportunity to deliver a wide variety of activities and sporting opportunities for our community and create an inclusive and welcoming environment.


Please note that this role will have a working pattern of 5 hours over two evenings between Monday and Friday, and 7 hours on alternate weekends.


Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across.

Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays
  • rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
  • A wide range of flexible working opportunities
  • Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Life Assurance three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
  • Onsite day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,
  • Season Ticket Loan a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
  • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: 20 August 2023
**Interview Date: To be confirmed
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