Dorset Council seeks a proactive and dedicated Recreation Supervisor to take day-to-day operational responsibility for either Emmanuel School Sports Hall or Potterne Park. The role involves ensuring smooth running, security, and maintenance of the facilities while delivering excellent customer service to the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Facility Security: Open and close facilities, ensure safety, manage keys, reconcile monies, and conduct fire alarm checks.
- Customer Service: Provide professional and friendly service, handle bookings and payments, address customer complaints, and assist with bar/café operations.
- Health & Safety: Update risk assessments, ensure safety protocols are followed, administer first aid, and manage emergency procedures.
- Facility Operations: Set up equipment, coordinate 5‑a‑side leagues, liaise with referees, and assist with events.
- Maintenance: Conduct building inspections, manage damaged equipment, perform cleaning duties, and maintain outdoor areas.
- Support at The Hub: Assist with duties at The Hub during facility closures.
Essential Criteria
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Sports and Recreation (or equivalent) and Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
- Experience: Supervisory experience in the leisure industry, facility management, and coaching/leading sporting activities.
- Skills & Knowledge: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to follow procedures, knowledge of Health & Safety and Safeguarding protocols, and the ability to work independently.
- Behaviours: Responsibility, respect, recognition, and collaboration.
- Other Requirements: An Enhanced DBS check is required.
You Will
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset.
- Have access to a range of benefits and support.
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview.
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