Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant – Leisure

Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Belfast

£13.69 per hour

22 hours per week – shift pattern (unsociable hours/rota basis)

About the role

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council for a Recreation Assistant to join the Sports Services team at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with the public and thrives in a fast-paced leisure environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the delivery of the centre programme, including ice stewarding, skate grinding, bowling and Indiana Land duties
• Helping to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and Council policies, reporting any risks or defects
• Completing accurate records such as cleaning checks and accident/incident reports
• Safely setting up and dismantling sports/activity equipment
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the facility
• Supervising customers to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
• Assisting with induction of new staff and work placement students
• Responding to accidents and administering First Aid where required
• Covering reception, control clerk, and caravan park warden duties as needed

What we’re looking for

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a wet or dry leisure facility (e.g. leisure centre, sports pitches, private fitness club)
• Previous experience dealing with members of the public
• Experience recording and maintaining information
• Awareness of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult issues
• Willingness to work unsociable hours on a rota basis, including additional hours as required

Desirable

• Previous experience within the Leisure Industry
• Experience with IT-based systems
• Current First Aid at Work certificate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements specific to the leisure industry

Please note: This is a regulated post. A satisfactory Access NI disclosure is required as part of pre-employment checks, and applicants must declare any previous convictions.

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