We are seeking a new member of staff to join our Sports Centre Team as a Sports Centre Leisure Assistant.  The successful candidate will play a key role in helping ensure the success and day to day running of the Sports Centre. 

The Sports Leisure Assistant will support the Sports Centre Manager in all aspect of the Sports Centre operations.  The successful applicant will be flexible and hard working.

Suitable candidates will possess:

• ·         Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• ·         Basic numeracy and literacy skills/qualifications (GCSE Level C/4 or above).
• ·         Good IT skills.
• ·         Ability to work independently and show initiative or as part of a team.
• ·         Flexibility and a willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
• ·         Some knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
•            Knowledge of sport and fitness with a positive, confident and enthusiastic attitude             

The hours required are: Thursday evening 4pm to 10pm and Sunday 8.30am to 5pm

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks.  That means;

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A copy of our Chid Protection Policy & Safeguarding Policy is  available at: click here

Your identify will be confirmed by sight of original, official documents such as Birth Certificate, Passport etc,  in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

Original documents relating to all the qualifications you have listed on your application form must be supplied

Your employment history will be thoroughly examined and clarification will be sought where there are gaps or other discrepancies arising from information provided either by you as the candidate or your referee

References will be used to check dates of employment and your relevant experience.  A minimum of two written references will be taken up and these references will be requested before the interview.

References should cover the last 3-5 years' work history as a minimum

An online search of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in accordance with Part Three "Safer Recruitment" of Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance

The identity of referees and information relating to disclosures will be verified

You will be required to provide details of any relevant unspent or spent convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions (Amendment) Order 1986

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested.  This check will be cross referenced against the Protection of Vulnerable Adults list (PoVA), the Protection of Children Act (PoCA) list and List 99.  These lists contain details of people deemed unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults.  Please note that it is an offence to apply, offer or accept to do any work with children (paid or unpaid) if disqualified from working with children.  Applicants will be challenged where inconsistencies exist.

Please be aware that a firm offer of appointment will only be made after receipt and verification of all satisfactory checks.  Westcountry Schools Trust will carry out these checks and should you fail these checks, our offer of employment will be withdrawn.