Job Opportunities - Casual Recreation Assistant

We currently have an opening for a Casual Recreation Assistant

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Role: Recreation Assistant

Location: Pill Millennium Centre (Pill Mill)

Responsible To: Centre Manager / Senior Recreation Assistant

Responsible For: Supervision of Recreation Assistant staff and volunteers

Hours: Casual – hours will vary each week

Working Hours: The post will require the post holder to work flexibly including early mornings, evenings and weekends on a regular basis. This post holder will primarily cover evening and weekend shifts.

Pay: £9.90 per hour

Job Purpose:

To play a part in the day to day operation of a thriving community and leisure facility based in the heart of Pillgwenlly, Newport. You will be responsible for the completion of all of the hands-on operational duties that are required to ensure the provision of a safe, clean and welcoming facility. You will be committed to, and will play a key influencing role in, maintaining the high standards and comprehensive operational procedures in place.

Key Responsibilities:

· Build a relationship with Centre customers to ensure that a quality service is given.

· Supervise the conduct of the public in all areas of the Centre to safeguard the enjoyment of all Centre users.

· To manage the reception area by allowing access and exit to and from the building and greeting and dealing with customer enquiries.

· To answer phone calls and deal with general and booking enquiries.

· To safely set up activities in line with the requirements outlined on the booking form, in the correct rooms, at the correct times.

· To safety check all equipment that is being used, before and after use, to ensure that it is safe to be used.

· Identifying and reporting any defects, breakages and faults.

· Safely storing equipment in its correct space.

· Assist management in ensuring a high standard of Centre presentation is provided for all users at all times by cleaning the Centre (inside and outside areas) and assisting in maintenance as required.

· Regular maintenance and management of the outside 3G area and artificial pitch surface.

· Regularly monitor the Centre both internally and externally, particularly unsupervised areas of the Centre, to avert vandalism and prevent misuse of damage to the Centre and equipment.

· Assist in the promotion of the Centre and its services by maintaining a high standard of dress and appearance at all times and responding positively to all customer enquiries to encourage sales and repeat custom.

· Participate in all necessary external and internal training as required by the Centre Manager.

· To administer first aid in line with the level of qualifications achieved and assist the Centre Manager in dealing with emergency situations.

· Ensure a high standard of accuracy and clarity when completing paperwork.

· To ensure that excellent communication skills are used to ensure that relevant information is shared in a timely manner to the Centre Manager, other staff, partners, customers and to the community.

Additional Responsibilities (to be carried out as and when required):

· To ensure that the building is left secure by following the daily lock up procedure.

· Undertake any other duties as directed by the Centre Manager.

The selection process includes:

Paper sift of CV and application form
Interview applicants chosen via application form
Reference checks
Offer of employment is subject to a 6 month probation period

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