Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.

Job duties:

• To complete an 18-month placement, studying a Level 2 Leisure Team Member Qualification, alongside completing Full-Time work as desired by the association. At the end of the qualification, you will be National Lifeguard Qualified, will achieve a STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming, STA Award in Teaching Swimming and Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
• To work within a Rota basis, ensuring all shifts and events are covered. The Recreational Assistant position will involve working across several different Dryside & Wetside sporting activities as and when required and assigned to do so Altering of the hall and studio for the next required sport/activity.
• To supervise the Swimming Pool for the safety of the public upon completion of an National Pool Lifeguard Qualification To attend staff training / meetings when required. General housekeeping covering stores, fire exits, public areas, changing rooms, toilets etc.
• To always ensure that you show a commitment, and willingness, to work as, and in, A team environment to assist in moving the business forward and to deal with the various Operational issues that arise.
• To assist and play one’s part in ensuring a ‘customer friendly’ and professional approach when delivering all programmes/activities and services.
• To respond enthusiastically / professionally to any areas of activity assigned by Management. To play an integral part in assisting with the delivery of quality coaching wetside & dryside /play sessions for the benefit of the Centre.
• To work towards developing one’s own range of coaching duties by further qualifications/workshops/seminars and attend compulsory meetings when required, as discussed, and agreed by the Centre Manager.

Salary (full-time) £15,704.04 per annum / £7.55 per hour

The available role is for 40 hours per week working 4 days in the week and a weekend shift.

YMCA Bournemouth offer a range of staff benefits which are included in the link below.

The closing date for applications and shortlisting will be Wednesday 30^th April 2025. Interviews will be held Week Commencing 5^th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date due to business needs.

*Please note – we do not accept CVs, please submit YMCA application forms only.

*Please note that if you are invited to an interview and require any adjustments based on disability, please let us know.

*If you have not heard from YMCA Bournemouth within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

*The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and Pan Dorset statutory guidance.

*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

*Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.

For further information, please click on the links below:

• Job Description
• A Welcome to Applicants
• Application guidelines
• Additional guidelines
• Staff benefits
• A Statement on Ethos
• Safeguarding Policy
• Privacy Notice (Recruitment)

All applications must be on YMCA Bournemouth application forms; please complete the following documents and submit via the ‘apply online’ feature below.

• Application Form
• Declaration of Criminal Background
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional)