Recreation Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Fixed Term, Full Time 37.5 hours per week, afternoons/evenings and weekends Shift pattern of five working days in seven We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic Recreation Assistant to join our friendly Sports Centre team on a fixed-term basis until at least the Spring term 2025, pending maternity leave. You will ensure all sports equipment is set up, dismantled, maintained and kept clean. Ideally, you will be a qualified lifeguard and hold a first aid qualification. Customer service is extremely important and there will be some reception duties. Our Sports Centre is open seven days per week to students, staff, parents and some members of the local community. The role will be worked over 37.5 hours per week mainly working afternoons, evenings and weekends (5 days per week on a Rota system). Flexibility is required. Further information and an application form ( CVs alone will not be accepted ) can be found on our website via the apply button. Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024 at 9am. Interviews are expected to be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as they are submitted; therefore, suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Diversity - The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check and two satisfactory references. TPBN1_UKTJ