Job Description

Post Title: Sports Recreational Attendant

Salary Range: 23,493 pro rata, per annum

(

Support Scale 5, Fixed Point 13)

14,603.76 per annum - Salary estimation based on 23 hours per week

, 52 weeks per year

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/child-protection-procedure-a5e67894d353c2adb6ac53c08ce6e758.pdf

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

College Sports and Fitness operates from Rugby, Leamington, Moreton Morrell and Pershore Centres. The Duty Manager at the Rugby centre is seeking to improve and standardise the service offered to staff, students and commercial customers.

The post holder will be a member of the Sports and fitness team and will be responsible to the Duty Manager at Rugby. The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running and operation of the fitness and sports facilities. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and approachable. We are looking for an outgoing, confident and reliable team player.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Whilst working alongside a member of the Sports team the post holder will be required to maintain high standards of customer service at all times, dealing with day to day enquiries in a positive manner and taking customer bookings for the sports facilities.

To ensure that all relevant paperwork for bookings is completed to maintain standards in line with the College systems. The post holder will also be required to take payments for use of facilities.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety procedures are adhered to for the centre by staff, students and customers. It is the responsibility of the post holder to report any health and safety issues to their line manager.

To ensure appropriate information, instruction and training is given to staff, students and customers in the use of the sports and fitness facilities and made aware of specific hazards/risks during exercise.

To contact necessary first aid staff/senior duty officer in case of an emergency and complete accident / incident report forms. To make sure every action is taken to prevent recurrence.

To ensure that the sports and facilities and surrounding service areas are kept clean, tidy and to high presentation standards.

To be responsible for setting up and putting away equipment relevant to the session.

Attend team meetings as requested.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

The College offers a generous leave entitlement to support staff, of 38 days leave (includes 25 days leave, 8 statutory Bank Holidays, 4 College closure days at Christmas and an annual Relaxed Day). This will rise to 41 days after 5 years' service.

HOURS OF WORK

The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 23 hours per week.

PLACE OF WORK

The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Rugby College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year

Comprehensive training programme

Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers

Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG

The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield

Free on-site gym

Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons

Pension schemes

Free will writing service

Free car parking on-site

Essential

Attainments

Previous experience working in a sports environment. A clear understanding of the benefits of exercise for general health and well-being and be able to express this easily to existing and prospective clients.

Essential

Skills and Knowledge:

A positive approach to exercise/lifestyle for all ages and abilities. Recognise the importance of reliability and commitment when operating a public commercial facility. Excellent communication skills, customer service skills. Good organisational skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings. The ability to use own initiative. Ability to relate well with staff and customers. Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity. Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College. Experience of working in a gym or customer focussed environment. Experience of working on a shift system Inc. evenings and weekends. Experience in sport, health or leisure commercial workplace.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,493.00 per year

Expected hours: 23 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person