Casual leisure assistant

Overview

Sport and leisure currently operate 5 state of the art indoor leisure sites across the borough, the facilities include four swimming pools, multi-functional fitness suites, sports halls, studios, and outdoor pitches. The service attracts over one million visitors a year. You will be based at The Parks Sports Centre as a Leisure Assistant.

You will be required to set up and take indoor and outdoor sports equipment, assist customers with enquires and ensure the building is kept to a high level of cleanliness. Your duties will also include promoting the positive image of North Tyneside Council, encouraging participation of our customers, maintain a high level of customer service and attend meetings when required.

A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills, provide an efficient and friendly service, be able to work as part of a team or on their own.

If you can demonstrate the NTC core values, ‘we listen and we care’ we would love to hear from you.

The position is casual working on as required basis. You will be required to work evenings and weekends. This post qualifies night time working allowance and weekend enhancements.

The salary is Grade 5, £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata

Contact: For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact: the team at The Parks Sports Centre on  or email: kel or helen.stan

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Our safeguarding and equality commitments: The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business. The organisation supports reasonable adjustments in recruitment and at work.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency with targets to reduce carbon footprint and align with government net zero by 2050.

To learn more about the Action Plan, you may refer to the council’s materials on carbon reduction.

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