Job title: RECREATION ASSISTANT- GYM
Salary: £23,473 - £24,027 pro rata
Hours: 20.5
Contract: Permanent
Location: Middleton Leisure Centre
Internal vacancy. Applications will only be considered from existing Leeds City Council employees.
We aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of our business. As one of our strongest assets we focus our attention on the people we employ, by providing training and continual development.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a Recreation Assistant - Gym, you will bring to the role:
- experience
- energetic
- enthusiastic
- team worker
- responsibility
About the role
You will be responsible for the smooth running of the gym environment. Key aspects of the post involve developing programmes for customers, using a variety of technology to influence the member journey as well as ensuring a high level of customer care is achieved.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Liam Southwell Manager or email Liam.Southwell@leeds.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job Purpose:
- To enable customers to exercise in a friendly & safe environment.
- To carry out a range of activities to assist in the provision of sport and leisure activities, customer satisfaction, health and safety and provide a quality service.
Responsibilities:
- The provision of a quality customer focused service aimed at repeat visits which includes resolving customer’s comments, complaints & enquires, delivering services to an agreed standard & increasing customer retention.
- Administers Basic First Aid as necessary and as appropriate to your qualification and report accidents, injuries and incidents as per procedure.
- Induct & instruct customers on the correct use of equipment and complete the PAR-Q form.
- Interact with customers to aid customer retention.
- Assess customer fitness levels and lifestyle to develop programmes which meet their needs and which set targets/goals.
- Ensure equipment is used in a correct and safe manner.
- Conduct regular equipment inspections in accordance with the SOP and daily check lists.
- Clean the gym equipment as detailed within the SOP. And daily checklists.
- Undertake basic fitness equipment maintenance.
- To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
- To undertake any other duties, as directed by the supervisor, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility.
- Contribute to the performance of the facility, ensuring the centre offers a customer focused service.
Progression Criteria to A2:
- To supervise gym activities, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the centres Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans and industry guidelines.
- Maintain and update a fitness qualification by attending relevant CPD training as required by the service, and by attending first aid training sessions as per Leeds City Council corporate guidelines.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness instruction (Gym) or equivalent.
- Gym Instructor NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- Emergency First Aid Qualification to be gained within 3 months of appointment.
- Kettlebells Qualification to be gained within 3 months of appointment.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
SKILLS:
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team and with minimum supervision.
- Able to positively contribute to effective team work.
- Able to organise and prioritise key duties.
- Able to understand and interpret instructions.
- Able to demonstrate a good level of general fitness.
- Able to motivate self and others.
- Able to adapt to different work situations.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge (relevant) of child protection and welfare issues.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of working with customers.
Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of working within Gym’s in the Public Sector.
