Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant  (Maternity Cover)     

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £29,586 per annum, rising to £30,621 per annum from 1st September.

Vacancy Type:  Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.  

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. 

The Perse Sports Centre is looking for a Recreation Assistant to join their team. The Recreation Assistant will work as part of a team supervising, controlling and ensuring the safety and comfort of customers at all times in the Sports Centre, but with particular focus on the swimming pool environment and providing the highest standards of customer service to all users of the Sports Centre. The successful candidate will be vigilant and proactive, with a focus on excellent customer service. The Recreation Assistant will have a responsibility to uphold the safety, security and welfare of themselves, school pupils, external users and colleagues in accordance with procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities - General Duties

• Carry out lifeguard duties to ensure the safety, welfare, supervision and controlling of all bathers or users of the swimming pool.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Sports Centre in accordance with cleaning schedules and standards.
• Must hold and maintain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and attend regular onsite training and any other mandatory training or meeting as required.
• Ensure the correct behaviour and use of the pool by all users, in accordance with the pool’s rules and safety regulations.
• Ensure the Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) are followed and comply with and implement the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Adhere to the Perse Sports Centre’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure customers experience a high level of professional standards, contributing to the promotion of a positive image of the Sports Centre and The Perse School.
• Assist in facility and activity changeovers and be familiar with appropriate equipment and procedures, and ensure the safe handling, transport and maintenance of centre equipment.
• Carry out any other general duties as specified by the Duty Manager, to ensure the smooth and functional operation of services offered at all times.

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential

• Current and valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Must be a strong swimmer Desirable
• Pool Plant Operators Licence
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Lifeguard trainer / assessor qualification
• Swimming teacher qualification
• Experience working in a leisure environment
• Experience of working within a customer service environment

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Positive team player
• Ability to lead
• Polite and helpful attitude
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Maintain high levels of concentration
• An open, honest and confident personality
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in unexpected or emergency situations
• Adaptable and flexible with hours / days worked

Closing date: Wednesday 15th July at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.