Recreation Assistant

BH Live is recruiting for Recreation Assistants to join our busy team at the Mountbatten Centre. Located in Hilsea, a five-minute drive from Portsmouth city centre, Mountbatten Centre offers access to high-quality fitness facilities including a cardio zone, free weights, functional fitness, group cycle studio, sports hall, running track, swimming pool & spa.

We are ideally looking for someone who already holds an NPLQ qualification but if you haven't, BH Live is one of the only employers to offer a fully funded National Pool Lifeguard Qualification & training (subject to a successful interview and swim test). This is a nationally recognised qualification and will supply you with lifelong skills, such as self-confidence, teamwork as well as the ability to save lives.

Work poolside and be the main point of contact for our customers

Ensure our customers are kept safe

Erect, dismantle and move equipment

Clean the centre and equipment

To be successful you will need:

Ideally you will have your NPLQ qualification, but this is not essential

Great customer service skills, initiative and the ability to remain calm under pressure is a must.

Please click here to view the full job description for more details on this role.

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Gym membership

Health cash plan

Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

Colleague discount on food and drink

Colleague recognition

Birthday / Celebratory day off

Loyalty Rewards

Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London.

BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all.

With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people's lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.

BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.

We are at the heart of the UK's growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.

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