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Leisure Attendant - Calverton Leisure Centre
| Posting date: | 23 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.05 to £13.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2025 |
| Location: | Calverton, Nottingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gedling Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LCA40C |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging part time Leisure Attendant at Calverton 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.
Working hours will be 11.5 per week on a set rota which is still to be determined, but will be based around shifts from Friday evening to Sunday.
Applicants must hold a valid National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification and a valid Swim Teachers Qualification.
The successful candidate 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.
- Have 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.
For more information, please contact Sam Joyce – Sam.joyce@gedling.gov.uk
Closing date for completed applications via our website is Sunday 16th February at midnight.
Working hours will be 11.5 per week on a set rota which is still to be determined, but will be based around shifts from Friday evening to Sunday.
Applicants must hold a valid National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification and a valid Swim Teachers Qualification.
The successful candidate 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.
- Have 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.
For more information, please contact Sam Joyce – Sam.joyce@gedling.gov.uk
Closing date for completed applications via our website is Sunday 16th February at midnight.
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