Casual Leisure Assistant

Calderdale Sports Services operate four facilities: Sowerby Bridge, Brighouse and Todmorden Sports Centres, and the Shay Stadium.

The service ensures the effective, efficient and safe operation of the Sports facilities, to provide the highest standards of customer Service and to satisfy the requirements of the Organisations Policies, Procedures, and Service Operating Plans.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to assist in the day-to-day operation of the facility.

Assist with security monitoring in and around the building.

Ability to work using your own initiative, solving problems and making decisions.

This post requires a high level of emphasis upon customer care and membership retention.

Ability to record information.

An RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential.

Demonstrable customer service skills; being able and willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.