Recreation Assistant

Post Title: Recreation Assistant

Site Location: BH Live Active – Stokewood, Bournemouth

Salary: £23,557 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The role:

BH Live is recruiting for a full time Recreation Assistant to join our team at BH Live Active Stokewood, set in the heart of the Winton/Charminster area of Bournemouth, Stokewood opened as a public baths in 1930. Today, it is a thriving community leisure centre with circa 300,000 attendances a year.

To find out more about our centre and take a tour of our facilities, please click here:

We are ideally looking for someone who already holds an NPLQ qualification but if you haven’t, BH Live is one of the only employers to offer a fully funded National Pool Lifeguard Qualification & training (subject to a successful interview and swim test). This is a nationally recognised qualification and will supply you with lifelong skills, such as self-confidence, teamwork as well as the ability to save lives.

You will:

· Work poolside and be the main point of contract for our customers.

· Ensure our customers are kept safe and comply with the centre rules.

· Erect, dismantle and move equipment.

· Clean the centre and equipment.

· Be vigilant and supervise people who are using the pool and centre facilities.

To be successful you will need:

· Your NPLQ qualification.

· Great customer service skills, initiative and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Please click here to view the job description for more details on this role.

We offer:

· Onsite parking

· Training and development opportunities

· Gym and Swim membership

· On site gym

· Health cash plan

· Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

· Colleague discount on food and drink

· Colleague recognition

· Birthday / Celebratory day off

· Loyalty Rewards

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.

We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.

For more visit bhlive.org.uk

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To apply:

All applications to made by the BH Live Careers site.

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.