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Apprentice Leisure Assistant

Marjon Leisure Centre
Pay: £152.25 - £287.35
Location: Devon United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Oct 2019
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03102264
Sports 2019-07-30 2019-08-26

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Marjon University in Plymouth. They are looking to appoint an Apprentice Recreation Assistants in the Leisure department . To assist, monitor and supervise customers in the Marjon Sports Centre.



The Post




  • To assist the Duty officers in the efficient, effective and economic delivery of services and the utilisation of resources to fulfil the requirements of the Faculty of Sport, Health and Wellbeing/Marjon Sport

  • To work as part of a team and work independently within a given department to ensure the sports facilities and associated areas, the sports programme and service delivery are of the highest standard during all hours

  • To ensure that all facilities are operational and well maintained at all times in accordance with all current legislation and statutory requirements, in particular the H&S at Work Act

  • To promote and deliver first class customer service within the Unive



Main Responsibilities:




  • To be responsible, under the guidance of the Duty Officer, for the operation of the Sport Centre's facilities and associated areas

  • To lifeguard the swimming pool following the Normal Operations Procedure and Emergency Action Plan for Marjon Sport Centre and to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety for all users and report any concerns or defects to the Duty Officer

  • To work in the fitness suite and maintain a safe and hygienic environment for all staff, students and external users. To take inductions for new fitness suite users and deliver Personal Programmes as required. To promote health and fitness to both current and new members and follow emergency procedures as set out in the Sport Centre Policy and Procedures. Report any safety issues to the Duty Officer

  • To be responsible for spot cleaning of all sports facilities and associated areas as directed by the Sports Centre Duty Officers. This could include the swimming pool, climbing wall, halls, changing areas, gymnasium, fitness suite and reception area

  • To be familiar with the days bookings at the start of your shift

  • To work in the sport stores, respond to emails and prepare and set up for the academic lectures in all given locations. Ensure that all equipment remains in a good and safe working order at all times and report any damage or safety issue to the Duty Officer

  • To prepare and set up the equipment for all booked facilities and control access by locking and unlocking facilities/rooms as required

  • To take regular patrols during shifts, ensuring that all users are abiding by the rules, regulations and conditions of use and hire

  • To actively promote the Marjon Sport Centre’s Customer Care Policy

  • To undertake specific projects set out by the Duty Officer or Operations Manager in order to make improvements for the benefit of staff, students and external users

  • To cover in areas, with the required training, to help improve the service for customers

  • To attend and participate in mandatory ongoing training sessions. When these sessions are held outside the normal shift pattern, reasonable notice will be given. You must attend monthly NPLQ staff training sessions which are delivered on site.

  • To carry out occasional reception duties when required and when suitably trained to do so



As an Apprentice you will be included on an Active Leisure Qualification, this will involve a Vocational Learning Advisor who will visit you on a regular basis to deliver the training and coach the Apprentice and will be observing whilst you work.


Personal Qualities :

  • Approachable

  • Attentive

  • Good communicator

  • Enthusiastic

  • Outgoing

  • Self motivated



Skills Required :

  • Strong Swimmer

  • Flexible

  • Adaptable

  • Commitment to sport and recreation

  • Strong initiative

  • Team player

     



Future Prospects :

On going training and opportunities to undergo further qualifications such as Lifeguarding. There will also be a full time position available on completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.


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