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We currently have the following Job Vacancies available to join the BLC Team

Duty Manager – Maternity Cover – Temporary contract

Bridport Leisure Centre is currently recruiting a key position covering for maternity.

As a Duty Manager you will be assisting in the development and management of the facilities at the Centre. You will have a positive and mature outlook and have the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. You will have a methodical mind and be willing to undertake further training and development as and when required.

The primary focus of the Duty Manager is to ensure the safe supervision of the facilities operated by Bridport Leisure Centre, including the security of the premises at all times. The maintenance of good customer relations and the setting of standards ensuring the facilities are clean and well maintained. To assume shift management responsibility and act as a role model and mentor for the operational team reporting to this position.

Working with us you would:

· Ensure the security of the building

· Hold responsibility for the day-to-day running and supervision of the facility

· Deliver the highest standard of Customer care

· Support the maintenance of equipment

· Undertake quality assurance checks such as plant room checks and procedures including water testing

· Responsible for all financial matters such as cash collected and reconciled

· Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility

· Train and develop staff

· Support the reception team to ensure the efficient running of front of house

· Responsible for rota planning, leave management and organisation of the team

· Hold detailed knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety at Work

· Support HR policies and procedures

If you believe you can help to deliver on the above objectives and you meet the minimum application requirements below then apply to work with us today.

Minimum applicant requirements:

· Supervisory/leadership experience within the leisure industry

· Highly numerate and conversant with computerised booking systems

· Excellent communication skills

· Proven Customer Service experience

· Ability to analyse problems and implement necessary actions

· Hold a current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)

· Pool Plant Operator qualification

Desirable requirements:

· Leisure Management qualification or other Management degree

· First Aid at Work

· Swim Teacher qualification

In return you will receive:

Competitive rates of pay – Pension Scheme – Full Centre membership – Uniform – Full on job training – A great foundation to a career in the leisure industry – And the opportunity to work with like-minded people!

Bridport Leisure Centre is an equal opportunities employer who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be required to undertake checks and references prior to appointment.

The position of Duty Manager is classed as a regulated post and therefore requires a DBS Disclosure. Where the individual does not already hold a DBS Disclosure, it will be necessary for the post holder to be submitted for a DBS check.

If you think you have what it takes to join the team then we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Sally. Email: s.bragg@bridportleisure.com

Contract Type: Casual/Relief

Level 1: £12 per hour

Level 2: £15 per hour

Bridport Leisure Centre has a number of exciting opportunities for people who have a passion and enthusiasm for coaching Swimming.

The Centre’s aquatics programme is growing, and we are looking for new people to join our team. This is a great opportunity for talented, motivated and committed individuals to contribute to the centre’s vision to develop core physical skills in the local community.

As a swim coach you will deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water, teaching and coaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and across all ages.

A range of hour’s are available for level 1 and level 2 coaches across a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

About you:

• Energy and passion to inspire people to learn to swim and improve their individual performance

• Multi stroke and multi skills approach, following the Swim England framework

• Ability to monitor and record swimmer’s progress

• Excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to work closely with customers In return, we offer a range of benefits: • Competitive rates of pay

• Company Uniform

• Free membership for our facilities* (where 4 hours or more are worked per month)

• Free parking

• Company Pension Scheme

If you think you have what it takes to join the team then we would love to hear from you. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion contact Natalie on 01308 427464 or email n.badger@bridportleisure.com

Ideally we are looking for a qualified instructor – However, if you would like to take the first steps towards becoming a swimming instructor, Bridport Leisure Centre are holding an SEQ Level I Swimming Assistant course in February 2025. You will find full details on our website under the ‘About’ tab.

Please note the cost of the course will need to be covered by the candidate.