Job Description
Recreation Assistant
ASAP start
We are seeking to appoint a recreation assistant to join the leisure team at Saint Felix School.
We are looking for a recreation assistant who can join our team and work under the direction of leisure manager. Experience in the leisure industry or related activity environments is essential.
Sport and Physical Education play a central role to life at Saint Felix. Whether in Pre Prep, Prep or Senior School all pupils are encouraged to become actively involved in physical activity either through the curriculum or the extensive extra curriculum programme on offer. Facilities are excellent and students participate in a wide range of sports throughout the year.
Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged from 2 – 19, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.
Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.
The school adopts a non-selective entry policy which seeks to provide an environment where all pupils will thrive academically. It emphasises continuity of education through to 16+. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities. We also aim to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We are looking for a recreation assistant who will be able to;
• Supervise the customers in the swimming pool and all other areas of the Sport & Leisure facility, ensuring their safety and discipline and carry out pool supervision duties and all other duties in accordance with their training (e.g Pool tests, first aid stock, cleaning, etc.) and take action in accordance with Emergency Action Procedures (EAP’s).
• Undertake rigging & de-rigging of equipment in all areas of the Sport & leisure facility in accordance with booking arrangements, ensuring activities start promptly and that equipment is set up and taken down and stored safely and correctly when no longer required for use.
• To ensure that all equipment within the facility is maintained to safe and usable standard to ensure provision of programmes at all times.
• Ensure that customer comments and complaints are handled professionally, with issues being referred as and when necessary, to a more appropriate staff member.
• To ensure customers are provided with a safe environment carrying out duties and comply with all safe systems of work
• Administer first aid to customers and staff competently and within levels of own ability, summoning assistance from the duty supervisor where appropriate.
• To maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Sport & Leisure facilities through the undertaking of both pro-active and re-active cleaning tasks, ensuring that appropriate records are maintained of tasks completed.
• To cover as appropriate and in accordance to training and experience, other areas of the facility operation such as, Reception, Activity host, and a teaching/coaching role.
As a recreation assistant you will be joining a strong department where results are excellent. This position would suit an experienced swimming professional or someone looking for their first role.
Saint Felix actively participate in and make a significant contribution to the wider school life throughout the year. This is a fantastic opportunity, you will be joining a fantastic school that comprises of passionate staff and hardworking pupils. You will be welcomed by all and become part of the family feel school.
We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further please do not hesitate to contact us.
Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).