Senior Leisure Activity Instructor (Llandegfedd Reservoir)

Who we are

Did you know we also have a visitor attraction site at Llandegfedd. The site has a café and activity centre which offers both land and water-based activities. Come and join our enthusiastic team and work in one of the most beautiful sites in Monmouthshire. Want to see more? Take a look at our website

Good to know

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Kai.Thomas3@dwrcymru.com and enter the job ID in the subject title line.

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. Please apply as soon as you can. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest. 

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Who you’ll work with

Internal

•    Activity Manager
•    Deputy Activity Manager
•    Activity Instructor
•    Activity Assistant
•    Receptionist
•    Visitor Attraction Staff

External

•    Members of the public
•    School, youth and community groups
•    Local landowners and farmers

About you

Qualifications

• A high level Watersport National Governing Body qualification (e.g. RYA Senior Instructor, British Canoeing Coach, UKCC Level 2 Coach), or be working towards one

Experience

• Supervising and motivating a team
• Managing and implementing health & safety records and procedures
• Working with the general public
• Delivering water or land activities to individuals and groups of different ages and abilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate – we use a variety of computer systems which we will teach you
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Always honest and professional
   

Benefits

We have great benefits, including: 
 
    · Annual pay review
    · Staff Discounts at our visitor attractions 
    · Full training given and uniform provided
    · Beautiful working location
    · Flexible working hours

Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.

What you’ll be responsible for

Your role will be to supervise activity staff; ensuring a high standard of health and safety at all times. Activity Centre’s are open 7 days a week and you will be expected to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

1. Perform the role of Duty Instructor; this will include managing activity delivery, supervising the activity team on a day-to-day basis and ensuring the site is operating in accordance with DCWW Health and Safety Management systems. 
2. Act as a role model for the activity team and assist with training and development of Activity Instructors and Activity Assistants to ensure they deliver high quality land and water-based activities to the public.
3. Take responsibility for the activity centre and activity team in the absence of the Activity Manager or Deputy Activity Manager.
4. Ensure the safety of all persons on site, including employees, participants of land and water-based activities and members of the public. Follow company procedures for reporting incidents.
5. Always apply the prescribed safe working practices in the delivery of all activities and ensure there is always written evidence of your compliance, in accordance with the Business Management System.
6. Present a professional attitude and appearance at all times, maintaining an excellent level of customer service and water safety. Communicate in an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful way to visitors, projecting a positive image for Welsh Water at all times.
7. Ensure maintenance, repair, security and cleanliness of all activity equipment is of a continued high standard in order to exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers and ensure a constant supply of working kit throughout the season.
8. Work with the Ranger team on reservoir safety and biosecuirty, and also the upkeep and tidiness of the site; litter picking, toilet cleaning, building and site maintenance.
9. Follow the routines for the timely opening and closing of the site, including cashing up tills, and operate the safe issue and return of all activity equipment.
10. Support conservation, educational, public access and recreational activities, open days and events.
11. Work collaboratively with third party organisations such as wildlife charities and volunteer groups.
12. Undertake any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business, including providing support to other departments (such as the café or Ranger team) when required.