Recreation Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,370 i £25,320 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | St. Ives, Huntingdon |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Huntingdonshire District Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
One Leisure St Ives is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Recreation Assistant. Join our dynamic team at One Leisure St Ives and make a splash as our new Recreation Assistant.
This Multifaceted role is perfect for a vigilant lifeguard with a passion for community service and a knack for organisation! Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring the safety of our guests in the pool area, providing friendly reception cover, and facilitating the setup and takedown of various sports activities and an opportunity to work in the gym.
You will ideally have experience as a Lifeguard, although training can be provided to the right candidate.
This position gives anyone new into the industry the opportunity to gain a wide variety of qualifications and experience within a leisure environment.
We’ll arrange interviews for suitable candidates whilst the campaign is running which will include a swim test where the following will be assessed:
Swim 50m in less than 1 minute - Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
Climb out of the pool unaided.
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 24 October 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
One Leisure St Ives is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Recreation Assistant. Join our dynamic team at One Leisure St Ives and make a splash as our new Recreation Assistant.
This Multifaceted role is perfect for a vigilant lifeguard with a passion for community service and a knack for organisation! Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring the safety of our guests in the pool area, providing friendly reception cover, and facilitating the setup and takedown of various sports activities and an opportunity to work in the gym.
You will ideally have experience as a Lifeguard, although training can be provided to the right candidate.
This position gives anyone new into the industry the opportunity to gain a wide variety of qualifications and experience within a leisure environment.
We’ll arrange interviews for suitable candidates whilst the campaign is running which will include a swim test where the following will be assessed:
Swim 50m in less than 1 minute - Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
Climb out of the pool unaided.
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 24 October 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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