Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant - Leisure

Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Belfast

-13.69 per hour

22 hours per week - shift pattern (unsociable hours/rota basis)

About the role

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council for a Recreation Assistant to join the Sports Services team at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with the public and thrives in a fast-paced leisure environment.

As a Recreation Assistant, you''ll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service while helping maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities. Duties are varied and will include ice stewarding, skate grinding, bowling customer service, and Indiana Land duties.

What you''ll be doing

• Assisting with the delivery of the centre programme, including ice stewarding, skate grinding, bowling and Indiana Land duties
• Helping to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and Council policies, reporting any risks or defects
• Completing accurate records such as cleaning checks and accident/incident reports
• Safely setting up and dismantling sports/activity equipment
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the facility
• Supervising customers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
• Assisting with induction of new staff and work placement students
• Responding to accidents and administering First Aid where required
• Covering reception, control clerk, and caravan park warden duties as needed

What we''re looking for

• At least 1 year''s experience working in a wet or dry leisure facility (e.g. leisure centre, sports pitches, private fitness club)
• Previous experience dealing with members of the public
• Experience recording and maintaining information
• Awareness of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult issues
• Willingness to work unsociable hours on a rota basis, including additional hours as required

Desirable

• Previous experience within the Leisure Industry
• Experience with IT-based systems
• Current First Aid at Work certificate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements specific to the leisure industry

Please note: This is a regulated post. A satisfactory Access NI disclosure is required as part of pre-employment checks, and applicants must declare any previous convictions.

Interested? Apply now!