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Leisure Attendant

Job details
Posting date: 11 June 2024
Salary: £12.38 to £12.80 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 July 2024
Location: Carlton, Nottingham
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Gedling Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LCF40D

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging full time Leisure Attendant at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. As well as lifeguarding and delivering swimming lessons, you will be expected to complete various other leisure centre tasks such as cleaning and setting up of leisure activities.

Applicants must hold a valid National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification and a valid Swim Teachers Qualification. Candidates must be willing to work as a part of a varied one-week rota, that will include evenings and weekends.

Successful candidates will have:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to always present a professional appearance and attitude.
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Promote water safety and excellent lifeguarding skills.
- Experience in delivering a range of swimming lessons to a range of audiences.

We support our staff and invest in their future by offering training courses, industry qualifications and providing professional development opportunities.

We offer excellent working conditions including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing advice on a range of issues including financial and legal matters, and offering discounts on purchases from numerous retail outlets. We also offer employees significantly discounted gym membership at Gedling's Leisure Centres.

“When I turned 16 years old, I joined the Recruitment Academy and continued to assist with the swimming lessons. I also, attained my level 1 Swim Teacher qualification. When I started volunteering, I was very shy. I have found that assisting with the swimming lessons has boosted my confidence. My communication skills have improved significantly. I am now a contracted Swim Teacher and I teach my own lessons. I feel so proud that I have worked so hard and achieved my goal of being a Swim Teacher. Now I have my own lessons, I love seeing the children each week and seeing them improve their swimming techniques and having fun in the water. I am so grateful for the opportunity’s that have been granted to me.” – Holly – Leisure Attendant.

This job may be considered as a part time role. The closing date for applications will be Sunday 7th July @ midnight. For more information, please contact Georgia Bramley – georgia.bramley@gedling.gov.uk

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