Casual Recreation Assistant

Littledown Leisure Centre; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Post Title: Casual Recreation Assistant

Site Location: BH Live Active – Littledown, Bournemouth

Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

The role:

BH Live is recruiting for Casual Recreation Assistants to join our Recreation team at BH Live Active Littledown.

Littledown is ranked among the top performing leisure centres in the UK, is accredited by quality scheme QUEST and is a National Fitness Award winner for the Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year and finalist for the Best Group Exercise Gym of the Year.

It has more than 1.2 million attendances a year and is home to clubs including BH Live’s Swimming Academy and Swim Bournemouth, facilities include 25-metre and 17-metre swimming pools for lane swimming, public swimming sessions, pool-based classes and lessons. There is also a splash pool, steam room and sauna.

Applicants must hold a valid NPLQ qualification.

You will:

1. Work poolside and be the main point of contact for our customers.
2. Ensure our customers are kept safe and comply with the centre rules.
3. Erect, dismantle and move equipment.
4. Clean the centre and equipment.
5. Be vigilant and supervise people who are using the pool and centre facilities.

You will need:

1. Your NPLQ qualification.
2. Great customer service skills, initiative and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Due to the nature of our business, hours of work will include weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

We offer:

1. Gym and Swim membership (eligibility criteria applies)
2. Onsite parking
3. Training and development opportunities
4. Holiday allowance
5. Pension (subject to eligibility criteria)
6. Flexible casual working hours, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings

About BH Live:

Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London

BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities, BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all.

With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.

BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.

For more visit bhlive.org.uk.

To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site: careers.bhlive.org.uk

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.