Job Description

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Post Title: Recreation Assistant

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Site Location BH Live Active - Littledown Centre - Bournemouth

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Salary: 21,965.31 per annum

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FTE Salary: 23,557 per annum

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Hours: 34.5

hours per week

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Contract Type:

Permanent

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The role:

BH Live is recruiting for Recreation Assistants to join our Recreation Team at BH Live Active Littledown, you will work 34.5 hours per week on a rota basis aligned to the centres opening hours.



Littledown is ranked among the top performing leisure centres in the UK, is accredited by quality scheme QUEST and is a National Fitness Award winner for the Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year and finalist for the Best Group Exercise Gym of the Year.



It has more than 1.2 million attendances a year and is home to clubs including BH Live's Swimming Academy and Swim Bournemouth, facilities include 25-metre and 17-metre swimming pools for lane swimming, public swimming sessions, pool-based classes and lessons. There is also a splash pool, steam room and sauna.



We are ideally looking for someone who already holds an NPLQ qualification but if you haven't, BH Live can help support you with your 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.

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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.
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You will need:

Your NPLQ qualification.
Great customer service skills, initiative and be able to remain calm under pressure.
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Due to the nature of our business hours of work will include weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

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We offer:

Onsite parking Training and development opportunities BH Live Active - Gym membership Health cash plan Employee Assistance Company pension matched up to 6% contributions Colleague discount on food and drink Colleague recognition Birthday / Celebratory day off Loyalty Rewards
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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.



Get social with us: LinkedIn, X - @BHLIVE_UK | Facebook @SocialEnterpriseBHLive

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To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site: careers.bhlive.org.uk

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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.