SEASONAL SUNDAY FOOTBALL ATTENDANT
Salary Range NJC 7-10 (£15,115 -15,613) pro-rata
Fixed-Term 7.5hours per weekuntil 31stMay 2018
OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW FOR THE FOLLOWING SEASON
Keynsham Town Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and diligent
part-time Seasonal Football Attendant to support the work of our vibrantand friendly Town Council Grounds Maintenance Team in managing the Football Pitches and Pavilion at Manor Rd.
The hours of work are 9am – 5pm Sundays with half an hour unpaid for lunch. There may be occasional Bank Holiday working.
You will be responsible for opening, closing, cleaning and customer support for the Manor Rd Sports pavilion and playing field site before, between and after a busy schedule of morning and afternoon matches on Sundays. You will also be required to set up posts and nets, undertake minor pitch repair/marking and generally ensuring a first class facility is available to the teams
Candidates must be self-motivated and able to provide excellent customer care. We demand high standards of facility supervision and cleanliness at all times.
You will have excellent communication skills and the flexibility to deal with a variety of situations and tasks. You will need to be able to work under pressure and be able to prioritise your own workload. You will need to be able to work as part of a team but also have the ability to work on your own initiative and be familiar with Lone Worker Health and Safety principles.
Closing date for the receipt of application is Sunday 21st January 2018 with interviews scheduled for Thursday 25thJanuary.
Application forms can be obtained from the Town Council website or call 0117 986 8683
PLEASE NOTE CV's WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
KEYNSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
SEASONAL SUNDAY FOOTBALL ATTENDANT
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
DECEMBER 2017
Thank you for your interest in the role of Seasonal Sunday Football Attendant. . This pack contains all of the information that you will need to support you in making an application.
The closing date for applications is SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2018. Interviews will be held on THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Applications can be submitted by e-mail to or by post c/o the Town Clerk, 15 – 17 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HF
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
If you would like any further information please contact our Town Clerk Dr Cheryl Scott at the Town Council office on 0117 986 8683
Kind regards
Councillor Allan Sinclair
Personnel Committee Chairman
CONTENTS
Information about the role of the SEASONAL SUNDAY FOOTBALL ATTENDANT
- Job description
- Person specification
Information about Keynsham Town Council
Further information about the Town, and the work of the Town Council can be found on our website
KEYNSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
SEASONAL SUNDAY FOOTBALL ATTENDANT
7.5 HRS PER WEEK
NJC 7-10 (£15,115 - £15,613)
Fixed Term until 31stMay 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION
Hours of work / 9am – 5pm Sundays with 30 mins (unpaid) for lunchSalary level / NJC 7-10 Pro-rata equivalent to an hourly rate of £7.83
Responsible to: / Senior Groundsman
Responsible for: / Manor Rd Football Field and Pavilion
Job Objective: / The opening, closing, cleaning, organisation and supervision, of the sports pavilion and associated sports pitches at Manor Rd Keynsham on Sunday.
Main duties and responsibilities:
General / To deliver first class customer care by ensuring the safety, security and cleanliness of the facility during weekend operation.
To undertake a range of duties pertinent to the operation of the site including:-
a. Familiarisation with weekend booking/requirements by liaising with the Office and Ground Maintenance staff as required
b. Preparation of facilities Sunday morning (including switching on hot water for showers) and shutting down of same each afternoon.
c. Supervision of all bookings whilst “on the pitch”
d. Issue, setting up, dismantling and return of equipment including goal posts, nets and corner posts
e. Cleaning of changing rooms, circulation areas and social areas before, between and after morning and afternoon sessions
e. Providing key access where required to on-site storage facilities
f.To promptly advise the Senior Groundsman of any necessary repair, marking or other maintenance to both Pitches or Pavilion facilities that is required
To be responsible for ensuring appropriate behaviour of the public to prevent injury, misuse, damage of facilities or equipment.
To record attendance and obtain signatures from customers.
To control litter and dogs on the pitches, pavilion and surrounding area.
To record meter readings at the start and end of each weekend
On instruction by the Town Council, to assist with the relocation/deployment of equipment between Council sites/community organisation facilities and in support of events/organizations such as Keynsham Music Festival, Sunday Bandstand events, Keynsham In Bloom and Keynsham Winter Festival.
Customer Care / Liaise with customers as necessary and promote a positive image of the Council’s services to the public.
Wear issued uniform at all times and maintain a high standard of appearance and personal hygiene
To assist in contributing to effective external and internal working relationships are established and maintained with organisations and agencies relevant to the work of the Town Council’s Grounds Maintenance service including B&NES, Funeral Directors, Town Council Suppliers and the Diocese of Bath and Wells
Maintenance/Health and Safety / Compliance with all Health and Safety procedures.
Read and understand all Risk Assessments – ( including Facility, Activity, Fire, Lone working, Legionella, Tetanus and COSHH)
Maintain first aid and safety equipment
Report and record incidents involving accidents, vandalism and fire etc
Applicants will be required to submit to a full DBS check
Assist the Senior Groundsman by
a)Contributing to a complete and up to date inventory (including all vehicles, plant, machinery and other stock used) for audit and insurance purposes.
b)Contributing to a complete and up to date register of training and certification undertaken by yourself in respect of your position.
c)Ensuring any buildings, vehicles, plant and equipment are properly used and regularly maintained and advise the Senior Groundsman of any problems.
Training / Willing attendance at training courses appropriate to the post.
- GENERAL
- To adhere at all times to the Health & Safety, Employment and other policies/instructions of the Council.
- This post is subject to the National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service as agreed by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services
- This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week but additional daytime, evening or Bank Holiday work may be required from time to time . The Council operates a Time Off In Lieu Policy for this position. Except for Bank Holidays, all hours worked will be paid at single time.
- Holiday entitlement is 26 days plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years local government service (pro-rata for part-time positions)
- The hours of work are 9am – 5pm Sundays with 30mins unpaid lunch break each day.
- The Town Council operates automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme but employees can opt out if they wish.
- The post holder will be expected to be responsible for his/her own personal health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- The post holder is expected to promote good equal opportunities practices and to take positive steps to counter discrimination however and wherever it occurs.
- This job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.
- Reports to the Senior Grounsdman
- Note: The nature of Town Council business makes it necessary on occasion for the post holder to attend certain functions/events outside normal office hours.
Note: This job description is a guide only and whilst it covers most aspects of the post, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties commensurate with the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONPost Title: Seasonal Sunday Football Attendant
Grade: NJC 7-10: £15,115 - £15,613 Pro-rata
Hours : 7.5hrs per week
REQUIREMENT / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE:
EDUCATION /QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING / Recognised First Aid qualification / GSCE’s in English and Maths
Any Qualification/Training related to football
EXPERIENCE / Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
Experience of dealing with the public in person i.e. customer focused work
Experience of lone-working / Experience of operating football matches.
Experience of dealing with a wide range of people, both internal and external, including dealing with people in a sensitive and sympathetic manner
Experience of operating a sports facility
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE / Work experience in sports or other facilities
Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures relevant to the position
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Knowledge of football / Basic computer literacy
Knowledge of Safeguarding principles
A knowledge of and commitment to the development, understanding and implementation of Equal opportunities and Diversity and to consider these in service delivery
Awareness of Local Government
Knowledge of Keynsham
BEHAVIOURAL
COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES / Reliability,
Flexibility
Cheerful and enthusiastic.
Self motivated
High standard of personal grooming and appearance.
Able to receive, record and relay
information and messages accurately
Able to form and maintain good relationships with fellow staff, members of the public, suppliers and Councillors / Willingness to undertake training
Able to carry out regular monitoring of services, systems and/or processes.
Able to pay attention to detail even when under pressure to complete to a deadline
OTHER REQUIREMENTS / Flexible approach to working hours and
have the ability to attend evening
meetings/weekday events when required
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Completed Application Forms must be returned by
SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2018by email or post
By email:
By Post: Town Clerk, Keynsham Town Council,
15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HF
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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT-
SEASONAL WEEKEND FOOTBALL ATTENDANT
MONITORING FORM
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