Recreation Associate

Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the leisure service objectives.

As a Recreation Associate (Lifeguard), you will implement the Council’s safe systems of operations relating to the Pools Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP). You will maintain the safety of all users in Council’s swimming pools as a key priority, and it is therefore imperative you will be motivated, qualified, vigilant and responsible when dispensing your role and responsibility on poolside. 

You will be responsible for the delivery of safe working practices and be expected to undertake a wide range of duties across a range of leisure facilities and activities, ensuring service delivery is achieved to specified standards with a quality leisure experience being offered to all our customers. You will work within the centre, ensuring customer safety and high standards of service and customer care at all times. The role will involve supervision of specific activities including Lifeguarding the swimming pools, supervising the Spa and dry side areas, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction and cleanliness and the safe handling, and set up of equipment.

Please note
Various positions available as follows:
X2 permanent part time posts. These posts average 25 hours per week and are worked on a rota system which can include days, evenings, weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays. Please refer to sample rotas.
X4 Casual posts

• Location will be Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Newtownards
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise.
• A pool test will form part of the recruitment process.​​​​​​
• Applicants should refer to the candidate guidance before completing their application.
• The following link provides information on qualification levels Qualifications: what the different levels mean | nidirect
• All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. 
• Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. 

Benefits – Employee posts
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:

• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service, pro rata for part time employees
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 15.5% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
• Plus much more …