JOB PURPOSE Park Ranger

All rangers, on a rota basis will be responsible for visiting playground areas & Leisure Provision under the control of Newport City Council on a daily basis and carry out Risk assessments / safety inspections to meet the requirement of the European Safety Standards

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To ensure the efficient operation and provision of all facilities within Newport Parks.

KEY RESULT AREAS Park Ranger

To open and close the facilities as required

To maintain a high standard of security of all buildings and associated ancillary areas.

To liaise with facility users to ensure they gain maximum benefit from the use of the facilities.

To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times.

To ensure the good behaviour of members and visitors using the facilities.

To carry out basis gardening maintenance in the ornamental parks and open spaces

To prepare for and clean up after organised events.

To complete and record statutory testing in NCC buildings

To open and close the splash park, and ensure all operational / maintenance tasks are completed in line with the risk assessment

This job description sets out the main result areas of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Park Ranger

Knowledge of H&S in play environment

Operational Playground Inspectors Qualification

Current Fist Aid certificate

Hold a full drivers licence

Knowledge

Must have the ability to work on own initiative and without supervision.

To be a good team player

To be phsyically fit and able to complete the duties required.

Be flexible in the hours of work to meet the needs of the service.

Ability to commit to personal development and training as a means to improving personal skills and service delivery

Experience Park Ranger

Able to demonstrate record keeping skills.

Prior experience in a similar environment.

Experience in manual handling

Aptitude & Skills Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills.

Good time keeper

Have an understanding of a wide range of sporting activities.

Able to be assertive as the need dictates