Leisure Assistant

North Northamptonshire Council are currently seeking applications from ambitious and motivated individuals to work at Corby East Midlands international pool

We have opportunities for full time and part time leisure assistants working up to 37 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

This is an exciting opportunity to come and work at our fantastic facility that include a 50m swimming pool, diving pool, 70 station gym, exercise studio, health suite and creche.

The successful applicant will ideally hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification although training is available for suitable candidates.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career by undertaking NVQ qualifications level 1 to 3 in areas such as gym instruction, level 1 and 2 aquatic qualifications and entry level management qualifications.

• Undertake lifeguarding and associated duties as specified in the Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans
• Ensure an excellent standard of customer care is implemented and maintained in line with the Customer Care Policy
• Assist with maintaining standards and records in relation to appropriate Quality Awards
• Assist in the operation of the Pool and Health Suite Plant room in accordance with operational procedures
• Operate mechanical equipment within the facility e.g. moveable floor, booms, diving boards in accordance with operational procedures and programme requirements
• Comply with the Councils Health and Safety Policy
• Cover reception and crèche duties as required
• Positively promote the facility through membership sales, leaflets, displays, general daily duties and any such promotional activities Specific Responsibilities

We need you to

• Deliver excellent customer care
• Undertake lifeguarding duties
• Support front of house operation
• Ensure high levels of cleanliness and excellent health and safety standards
• Be a team player and effective communicator
• Support our varied program of activities and sessions

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives
• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
• enabling a thriving and successful economy
• leading on a green and sustainable environment
• ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
• providing modern public services

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.

We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.