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Job description

The post holder will be required to assist with the management of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Comber Leisure Centre, Portaferry Sports Centre, Whitespots and Londonderry Park within the Leisure remit, to ensure maximum utilisation.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to assist with the management.
• Assist with all aspects of the management of all facilities and booking processes within the Leisure group ensuring its development and maximum utilisation including assisting with budgets.
• Keep abreast with changes in the leisure industry and assist with the development of the Centre’s programme of activities ensuring that it is in line with current trends and meets the needs the local community.
• Assist in the marketing and promotion of the centre in liaison with the Leisure Marketing Officer and the Operations Manager and Corporate Communications Section.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level III in Business, Sports or Leisure related discipline or equivalent.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent. (If the above certification is not held, candidates must agree to complete this within 6 months if required. This certification is only required at ABMWLC).
• Pool Plant Operators or Spa Operators Certificate. (If the above certification is not held, candidates must agree to complete this within 6 months if required. This certification is only required at ABMWLC).

Desirable Skills

• A relevant industry coaching / instructing qualification.

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council's GETGOT system. However, council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.