Huntingdonshire District Council
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you have a knack for leadership? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the role
Our dynamic leisure centre is currently seeking a dedicated Leisure Centre Supervisor to oversee our facility’s operations and staff.
You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the leisure centre and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ensuring the centre is run effectively and efficiently, you’ll lead and motivate a diverse team to achieve excellence in service delivery.
About you
With a proven track record in managing a leisure or fitness centre, you’ll be committed to providing outstanding customer service. Using your well-honed communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in developing and promoting new and existing activities and services to gain maximum customer participation.
Although you’ll be required to hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). If this role sounds perfect but you don’t currently hold it, don’t be put off, we can provide you with everything you need to become qualified!
If you are looking for the next step in your career with a vision for excellence in leisure services, apply today to become a pivotal part of our team!
We’ll arrange interviews for suitable candidates whilst the campaign is running which will include a swim test where the following will be assessed:
Swim 50m in less than 1 minute
Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
Climb out of the pool unaided.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
To apply for this position please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 6 December 2024.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don’t delay in applying!
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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