Leisure Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Internal Opportunity: Leisure Assistant (Maternity Cover)

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title:

Leisure Assistant (Wetside)

Directorate:

Live Borders Commercial Services

Reporting to:

Duty Manager

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. To take an active role in the day to day operation of the centre to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of service to the public.

1. Live Borders provide regular monthly training for all NPLQ qualified lifeguards. All lifeguards must attend at least 2 hours of training per month.

1. Implement all-statutory regulations and Trust guidelines to provide a safe environment for customers and staff.

1. 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.

1. Carry out requirements of Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans

1. Facilitate carry out Teaching/ Instruction/ Coaching to the public assuming responsibility for class Health and Safety.

1. Responsibility for Health and Safety in accordance with Trust Policy

1. Assist in the delivery of the ongoing centre programme plus development of new activities and events to the programme.

1. Take a key role in the delivery of the gymnasium facility (if applicable)

1. Actively participate in internal/external cleaning and maintenance/repair work as . Advise centre management of suggested improvements to enhance the quality of facility provision.

1. Assist in the Setting Up Management and Take Down of programmed activities and events.

1. Ensure that all users receive excellent service from all staff at all times

1. Promote services within the community

1. Ensure the Trusts Financial Guidelines are adhered to

1. Assist the facility management in maintaining budgetary control of the facilities ensuring quick and effective action is undertaken when .

1. Ensure compliance with workplace guidelines and procedures.

1. Ensure that personal standards of fitness and competence are maintained as appropriate to the duties required of a Leisure Assistant.

1. Encourage and promote the utilisation of the centre consistent with Trust Policy and guidelines interacting with customers with care and consideration.

1. Act as a representative of the Trust in liaison with and handling customers both formally and informally

1. Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation

1. Ensure that services are delivered with a customer focused ethos

1. Comply with and ensure compliance with all Live Borders policies and procedures

1. Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders

1. As an employee you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work
   activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies procedures information instructions and / or training received.

This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be to meet the needs of the Service or Live Borders

Other details:

Requirement to work out of hours or weekends on occasions evening and weekend work may be .

Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check yes

Required Experience:

Manager