Leisure Assistant

Post Title - Leisure Assistant (Permanent)

Hours - 10.5 hours per week/ 13 hours per week

Location - Selkirk Leisure Centre

Salary - Grade 2 £13.78 - £14.12 (£26,585.48 - £27,241.43)

Reports to - Supervisor

Job Purpose:

Take an active role in the day to day operation of the Leisure Centre, working as part of a team to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of services to the public.

Responsibilities:

1. Live Borders provide regular monthly training for all NPLQ qualified lifeguards. All lifeguards must attend at least 2 hours of training per month.
2. Implement all-statutory regulations and Trust guidelines to provide a safe environment for customers and staff.
3. Occasionally act as a Duty Keyholder with responsibility for the control and supervision of the facilities provided and all users of these facilities in regard to their day to day safety and behaviour.
4. Carry out requirements of Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans
5. Facilitate, carry out Teaching/ Instruction/ Coaching to the public assuming responsibility for class Health and Safety.
6. Responsibility for Health and Safety in accordance with Trust Policy
7. Assist in the delivery of the ongoing centre programme plus development of new activities and events to the programme.
8. Take a key role in the delivery of the gymnasium facility (if applicable)
9. Actively participate in internal/external cleaning and maintenance/repair work as required. Advise centre management of suggested improvements to enhance the quality of facility provision.
10. Assist in the "Setting Up", "Management" and "Take Down" of programmed activities and events.
11. Ensure that all users receive excellent service from all staff at all times
12. Promote services within the community
13. Ensure the Trusts Financial Guidelines are adhered to
14. Assist the facility management in maintaining budgetary control of the facilities ensuring quick and effective action is undertaken when required.
15. Ensure compliance with workplace guidelines and procedures.
16. Ensure that personal standards of fitness and competence are maintained as appropriate to the duties required of a Leisure Assistant.
17. Encourage and promote the utilisation of the centre consistent with Trust Policy and guidelines interacting with customers with care and consideration.
18. Act as a representative of the Trust in liaison with and handling customers both formally and informally
19. Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation