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Recruitment Pack forLeisure Assistant Hours: 33 hours per week Location: Kelso Swimming Pool Closing Date: 11th October 2023 Job Ref No: 0774Salary: Grade 2 £10.90 - £11.72 (£21,029 - £22,603) This pack includes details about our organisation to assist you with your application:Introduction to Live BordersOur Strategic VisionOur ValuesJob Description and Person SpecificationConditions of EmploymentMore information can be found on our website www.liveborders.org.ukIf you would like to apply for this post, you will find an Application Form & Guidance along with an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website at www.liveborders.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/. Please complete both and return to recruitment@liveborders.org.ukThe selection process can include different forms of assessment along with a formal interview. You will be advised of this if your application is successful.If you have a disability and need assistance in completing your application form, please contact our People team recruitment@liveborders.org.uk to discuss your needs or request a call back.We look forward to receiving your completed application.Introduction to Live Borders Live Borders is the sport, leisure and culture trust for the Scottish Borders – this means we are a charity. Our aim is for everyone living, working and visiting the Borders to behealthier, happier and stronger.Live Borders is governed and led by a Board of Trustees who set the strategic direction and monitors performance of the organisation.Our Strategic Vision Vision: Everyone living in, working in, and visiting the Borders to be healthier, happier and stronger.Mission: We use our energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to support more people to experience more, learn more, and move more.Strategic Goals: Expand levels of participationGrow our earned incomeDevelop new funding streamsBuild on our reputation for great customer serviceCreate a sustainable charityNurture our people to be proud of what they doOur Values At the heart of Live Borders is our commitment to improve lives through physical activity, sport and culture. We use our energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to support people to experience more, learn more and move more.Our Values underpin all that we do: Live Borders ValuesEvery penny spent with us is reinvested into supporting active, creative and healthy communities.The executive team led by the CEO provide the strategic lead on the management and development of Live Borders to ensure we are a sustainable, dynamic and flexible organisation fit for the future and that meets our stated outcomes.Job DescriptionPost Title: Leisure Assistant (Wetside)Directorate: Live Borders – Commercial ServicesReporting to: Duty ManagerJob Purpose: Take an active role in the day to day operation of the Leisure Centre, working as part of a team to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of services to the public.Responsibilities: 1. To take an active role in the day to day operation of the centre to ensure the ongoing successful delivery of service to the public.2. Live Borders provide regular monthly training for all NPLQ qualified lifeguards. All lifeguards must attend at least 2 hours of training per month.3. Implement all-statutory regulations and Trust guidelines to provide a safe environment for customers and staff.4. Occasionally act as a Duty Keyholder with responsibility for the control and supervision of the facilities provided and all users of these facilities in regard to their day to day safety and behaviour.5. Carry out requirements of Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans6. Facilitate, carry out Teaching/ Instruction/ Coaching to the public assuming responsibility for class Health and Safety.7. Responsibility for Health and Safety in accordance with Trust Policy8. Assist in the delivery of the ongoing centre programme plus development of new activities and events to the programme.9. Take a key role in the delivery of the gymnasium facility (if applicable)10. Actively participate in internal/external cleaning and maintenance/repair work as required. Advise centre management of suggested improvements to enhance the quality of facility provision.11. Assist in the Setting Up, Management and Take Down of programmed activities and events.12. Ensure that all users receive excellent service from all staff at all times13. Promote services within the community14. Ensure the Trusts Financial Guidelines are adhered to15. Assist the facility management in maintaining budgetary control of the facilities ensuring quick and effective action is undertaken when required.16. Ensure compliance with workplace guidelines and procedures.17. Ensure that personal standards of fitness and competence are maintained as appropriate to the duties required of a Leisure Assistant.18. Encourage and promote the utilisation of the centre consistent with Trust Policy and guidelines interacting with customers with care and consideration.19. Act as a representative of the Trust in liaison with and handling customers both formally and informally20. Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation21. Ensure that services are delivered with a customer focused ethos22. Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures23. Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders24. As an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions and / or training received.This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the Service or Live BordersOther details: Requirement to work out of hours or weekends – on occasions, evening and weekend work may be required.Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check – yesPerson Specification EDUCATION Essential Assessed Desirable Assessed by by National Pool Lifeguard A/I First Aid at Work A/IQualification (this training can be Teaching Aquatics provided) qualificationGym Qualification (SVQLevel 2 or similar)EXPERIENCE Essential Assessed Desirable Assessed by by Experience of working with the A/I Experience of working in A/I general public a sport and leisure facilitySKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Essential Assessed Desirable Assessed by by Excellent communication and A/ I Knowledge of I interpersonal skills operational processes and proceduresAbility to assist the team in the I/ R Practical skills in Sports A/I optimum delivery of services to the Coaching publicExcellent customer care skills I/RNumerical skills I/TOrganisational skills I/RPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Assessed Desirable Assessed by by Ability to work with a minimum of I/R direct supervisionAbility to work along or as part of a I/R teamKEY A – ApplicationI – InterviewR– ReferenceT – TestSUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF SERVICELocation: Galashiels Swimming Pool (colleagues may be required to work at anyLive Borders site during their career with us).Hours of Work: 33 hours per week worked as agreed with line managerPayment Method: P aid monthly on the last banking day of each month.Annual Leave: Up to 2 years’ service = 30 days (pro-rata for part time)Increases by an extra day after completion of two years’ service by commencement of the leave year. An additional day accrued for each completed year of service up to max of 5 additional days.Public Holidays: 4 designated public holidays per year (pro-rata for part time)Notice Period: 4 weeks, as detailed in any offer of employmentPension:Option to join Group Personal Pension; employee contribution from 5% with the option to join the LocalGovernment Pension Scheme after 5 years’ service.Equal Opportunities:Live Borders is an Equal Opportunities Employer and considers applicants on their suitability for the post regardless of sex, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.Sickness Allowance: E mployees with less than 6 months’ service get StatutorySick Pay (SSP) only. Occupational Sick Pay is available to employees with more than 6 months’ service (when the sickness commences) and starts from 5 weeks’ full pay/ 5 weeks half pay and increases to a maximum of 26 weeks’ full pay/ 26 weeks half pay after 5 years’ service.Presentation: Live Borders has strict standards of presentation; which staff are required to comply with. Uniforms are provided for the majority of posts where provided these must be kept clean and well presented. Where a uniform is not provided appropriate business dress is expected.Other Benefits: Free access to all our sports facilitiesCycle To Work SchemeAccess to ASVAHealthy Extras – includes retail discounts and access to health and wellbeing servicesPlease note that this is a summary of Live Borders conditions of service. If you are successful at interview and are offered employment, the specific conditions that apply to you will be detailed in your contract.INFORMATION FOR ALL JOB APPLICANTS Evidence of Right to Work in the United Kingdom As a result of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, Live Borders requires every employee to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. This will be required from the successful candidate prior to the appointment being made. Please do not send documentation at this stage. There are a number of specified documents which you could provide, some of which are list below. Only one is required:1. A passport describing the holder as a British Citizen2. A passport containing a Certificate of Entitlement issued by, or on behalf of theGovernment of the United Kingdom, certifying that the holder has the right of abode in theUK.3. A passport or national identity card issued by a State which is a party to the EuropeanArea Agreement and which described the hold as a national of that state.4. A registration card which indicates that the holder is entitled to take employment in the UK5. A birth certificate issued in the United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland, with documentary evidence of their National Insurance Number.6. A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen, with documentary evidence of the National Insurance Number.Disclosure Scotland The successful candidate will be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Group registration to become a member of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme, if this a requirement of the post. The cost of this registration will be met by Live Borders.Live Borders For more information about Live Borders please visit our website www.liveborders.org.ukPlease contact our People Team on recruitment@liveborders.org.uk if you require any other information about working for Live Borders.Job Types: Permanent, Part-timeSalary: £10.90-£11.72 per hourExpected hours: 33 per weekBenefits:Bereavement leaveCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEnhanced maternity leaveFlexitimeFree parkingGym membershipHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceOn-site gymOn-site parkingSick paySchedule:FlexitimeMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate: Kelso: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred)NPLQ (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: 0774
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