Vacancy at THE PARK LEISURE CENTRE - PARTY LEADER

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL - THE PARK LEISURE CENTRE

PARTY LEADER

Salary Scale: Spinal Point 5 (£6.9974 per hour) (14 hours alternate weekends)

We are looking for a lively, enthusiastic person who can entertain and motivate children ranging from toddlers to teenagers. You must be confident, with bags of energy and able to capture children's attention in a fun an interesting way. The post is offered on a permanent part-time basis working alternate weekends of 14 hours - Saturday and Sunday 10am-5.00pm (7 hours per week on average). Eligible applicants will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be involved in the day to day supervision of our highly successful birthday party activities including, 5 a-side, bouncy castle, roller disco, dance mats and multi games format. You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of service and customer care. The successful applicants will be responsible for ensuring that children have a fun and entertaining time in a safe & clean environment and for setting up equipment, clearing away and tidying the party food area, and maintaining equipment.

Applicants should be numerate and literate, have experience of working with children and dealing with the general public. An enthusiastic and flexible approach to work and an ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers is essential. A current First Aid Certificate and experience of working in a similar recreation/leisure environment would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for a Standard criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to appointment.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact John Kitts, Assistant Manager, on telephone (01229) 871146.

To apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form.  Please visit www.yourcumbriajobs.co.uk to apply online.

Any queries please contact the HR Department, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria on (01229) 876543.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 27th March 2015

The Council welcomes applications from disabled persons and applicants from ethnic minorities.