All LocationsAll Locations:
Verwood
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£25,185 - £25,583
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Leisure & Culture
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time

About the role

Dorset Council is seeking a proactive and dedicated Recreation Supervisor to take day-to-day operational responsibility for either Emmanuel School Sports Hall or Potterne Park. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running, security, and maintenance of these 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.

About You: We are looking for someone who is responsible, motivated, and collaborative, with a passion for recreation and community engagement. You will need to demonstrate the following:

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.

Why Join Us? At Dorset Council, we value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to providing excellent services to our community. You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas for improving facilities, enhancing programs, and maximizing income.

How to Apply: Applicants will be shortlisted based on their ability to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. Please include clear examples in your application.

Join us and make a difference in your community!

Further Information

For an informal conversation please contact, Daniel Bell - Operations Manager, [email protected]01202 828740

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. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders

 

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

  • provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
  • work in partnership to make a real difference
  • value every role and the impact it has on our communities
  • support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

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

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

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. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.

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