Leisure Assistant

We are looking for enthusiastic part time Leisure Assistants to work in our vibrant Town Centre leisure facility in Darlington, The Dolphin Centre. Successful candidates should possess a valid RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification. Interviews will be held week commencing 10th August.

The successful applicants must have outstanding communication skills, customer service skills and have a willingness to develop. You will have excellent time management skills and be able to work well as an individual and within a team.

You will be required to work set shift which include evenings and weekends across both Wet and Dry facilities. This involves assisting in the implementation of the emergency procedures including delivery of first aid. If you are looking for a role which is fast paced, where no two days are the same, possess the above skills and would like to join the team, we would like to hear from you!

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes

Staff equality forums

Access to a wide range of training, learning and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Great wellbeing offer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts

Local and National retailer discounts

Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings

Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

General Information for Applicants

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact the Duty Manager 07823372657 or email helen.thomas@darlington.gov.uk.

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.

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We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

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