Casual Leisure Operations AssistantCouncil

Work base: Conwy Leisure Centres

An opportunity has arisen for casual employment within Conwy County Borough Council’s leisure facilities.

Casual Post: The hours of work will be on an ad hoc basis and possibly at short notice and will include daytime, evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working at any leisure centre within Conwy.

Ideally applicants must hold a current RLSS certificate in order to perform lifeguarding duties, however we are also eager to recruit and support enthusiastic individuals who are committed to undertaking the training and qualification which will be provided.

The post will also involve setting up and dismantling sports equipment, receptionist duties, general cleaning duties and supervising birthday parties.

Casual Operation Assistant will need to have the ability to work in both a team environment and be able to use their own initiative.
Good communication skills in English are essential and in order to balance the skills within the team the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is essential for 3 posts and desirable for the rest of the posts.

Applicants will be required to attend a formal interview and undertake a swim test. There will also be a requirement to attend monthly lifeguard training.

Due to the nature of the work, the posts are subject to a satisfactory disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Manager details for informal discussion: Alun Evans, Area Manager / [email protected] / 01492 577943

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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