Description
We are passionate about delivering the best customer service and getting our community active. Every team member plays their part, working within a diverse and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
As a Recreation Assistant at Southwark Leisure, you will have one of the most important jobs at our centres, keeping our customers safe in and around the water. You will also perform other duties such as cleaning assigned areas, setting up and breaking down various activities and events, and conducting pool testing according to procedures. You will work a 36 hour week across varying rotated pattern of shifts, which will require some evening and weekend work.
To be considered for this role, you need to be a strong swimmer, and have excellent customer service skills. You should also have:
- A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification (RLSS)
- Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary
- A high standard of physical fitness
- Confidence and an approachable nature
We offer fantastic training programmes that can lead to management positions, with a real focus on individual development. We are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.