Location
London

Hours
Permanent, Casual hours available up to 36 hours a week. Some weekends and evening work will be required to meet service needs.

Salary
£32,907 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences? Are you ready to shape the future of leisure services and make a real difference in your community? Southwark Council is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our leisure centre, empowering residents to lead healthier, happier lives. We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Recreation Assistant to assist in supporting customers in our Leisure Centres.

Recreation Assistants have one of the most important jobs at our leisure centre, and that is keeping our customers safe in and around the water. In addition to lifeguarding, you will perform 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 a varying rotated pattern of shifts, which will require some evening and weekend work.

Southwark Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced level.

In your role, you will feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough.

Make a difference by helping shape a leisure service that truly benefits the community. Access professional growth opportunities to enhance your skills and career. Be part of something new as we build a modern, customer-focused leisure service. Join us in creating a healthier, brighter future for Southwark residents.

Experience
Strong swimming ability and excellent customer service skills are essential.

About you
- Confident and approachable nature
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary
- A high standard of physical fitness
- Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation

Qualifications
- A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification (RLSS)
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced level