Leisure Assistant

Ref: SCH-LC-0074

Establishment: Lakes College Location: Workington Salary: 19523.00 - 20443.00 Department: Facilties Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 07/12/2022 12:00:00 Interview Date: 09/12/2022 Start Date: 12/12/2022

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 18.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: C

The Role

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our current facilities include a state of the art 3G pitch, 2 gyms, a sports hall, fitness area and grass football pitch.

We are looking for the right candidate to work as part of a team to offer support and advice to our students and external customers. The successful candidate will be flexible to provide additional cover to ensure that the day to day operation of all of the sports facilities is completed safely and efficiently.

Applicants will possess 5 or more GCSEs and recent customer service experience, a relevant sports or leisure qualification and have practical knowledge of Health & Safety would be a distinct advantage.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

· Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

· Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

· A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

· Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

· Free onsite parking.

· Subsidised onsite restaurant.

· A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

· Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
5 GCSE's or Equivalent	Pass	Essential
Level 2 Sport or Leisure Qualification	Pass	Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Committed	Essential
Dedicated	Essential
Focused	Essential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output	Essential
Experience
Recent and relevant industry experience in sector	Essential
Relevant Skills
Act as a team player	Essential
Personal Qualities
Work collaboratively and for the good of all	Essential