Substitute Pool Attendant at the Department of Culture and Recreation

Botkyrka kommun · Vollzeit

Munkhättevägen 45, Tumba, Schweden

Do you want meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives? Welcome to a municipality that's far from ordinary! The Department of Culture and Recreation is responsible for the municipality's cultural and recreational activities and works to create accessible, safe, and meaningful environments for residents in Botkyrka. The department's mission includes libraries, cultural schools, art activities, sports, and open recreational programs. We contribute to vibrant and safe living environments and enable Botkyrka residents to develop their interests. With meaningful leisure time, people feel better, which strengthens public health. With the citizen's focus as our guide, Botkyrka should be a municipality at the forefront of sports. The mission of Swimming, Sports, and Recreation is to create opportunities for Botkyrka residents to engage and enrich their lives through sports clubs, spontaneous sports, outdoor activities, and fitness. The operational area consists of the units Swimming and Racket Hall, Sports Operations, and Sports and Associations. The Swimming and Racket Hall unit currently consists of two swimming pools, Storvretsbadet and Fittjabadet, and a racket hall where padel, badminton, tennis, table tennis, squash, and pickleball can be played. The unit employs approximately 20 people working on core issues such as swimming proficiency and creating a broad range of activities to strengthen public health, both inside and outside the facility. In the unit, we constantly work according to our values by being open to people's differences and offering a wide range of activities. We take responsibility for continuously monitoring our environment to be able to offer Botkyrka residents the best the market can offer in our field. We consider ourselves courageous in daring to try new activities and new ways of working. Energy permeates our operations both through activities and through our employees being co-creators in the development process. The Position and Your Tasks We're looking for a pool attendant who wants to contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment in our swimming pools. In this role, you'll meet many different visitors and work to give them a positive experience during their visit. As a pool attendant, you provide service to visitors, ensure that the facility is clean, safe, and pleasant. You work closely with your colleagues and are part of a team that together creates a safe and welcoming environment for Botkyrka residents. The work is varied and involves both practical and service-oriented tasks. Your main responsibilities: - Teach swimming lessons for children and adults for private individuals - Provide swimming instruction to school classes of varying ages - Provide service and support to visitors at the facility - Perform facility maintenance - Contribute to safety and security The position involves shift work and you will work at both Fittjabadet and Storvretsbadet. The substitute position begins by agreement, no later than December 1, and is valid for 6–12 months. What We Offer You We offer you a work environment where joy, energy, care, and development are central. With us, a dedicated team works to give visitors the opportunity for better health through a wide range of activities. We collaborate closely in our daily work and support each other when the pace is high or when new activities and work methods are to be tested. Our operations are constantly developing, and right now we are particularly focused on broadening our offering and strengthening public health through more activities. As an employee in Botkyrka municipality, you receive benefits such as wellness allowance, professional development, and support from an employer that values balance and well-being in working life. About You Requirements - You have training as a swimming instructor and have worked in this capacity. - You have training in lifesaving. Meritorious - You are trained as a water aerobics instructor. - You have experience working with the BRP cash register system. - You have good knowledge of the Swedish language to be able to provide instructions, inform, and answer questions from visitors. - You have knowledge of other languages. In the role of pool attendant, you meet many different visitors and need to create safety, order, and professional conduct at the facility. You work closely with your colleagues and can work under sometimes stressful conditions when the pace is high. The work involves switching between swimming instruction, service, and practical tasks, which means you need to be organized, thorough, and confident in taking responsibility. You are communicative and clear when instructing groups or individual visitors. You adapt your approach based on situation and need. You take initiative when something needs to be addressed and help create a safe, active, and welcoming environment for everyone who uses our facilities. You feel confident leading groups both on land and in water and have experience instructing children and adults. You have also worked in a service-oriented environment where you meet many different visitors and handle inquiries at both reception and the swimming pool. You are passionate about teaching people of all ages to swim. Welcome with your application! For positions at the Department of Culture and Recreation in Botkyrka municipality, you as a prospective employee will undergo a background check. Read more about background checks here: https://www.botkyrka.se/bakgrundskontroll Open to Everyone We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.