Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

We are looking for Recreation Assistants to join our friendly and professional team. You will be responsible for supervising and assisting the Leisure Centre customers using our gym and other facilities. We are looking for someone to be a proactive member of the team, and able to deliver excellent customer service at all times. You'll be responsible for regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate. Excellent communication and social skills are necessary as you'll often be the first point of contact for customers.

We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, so if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

• To supervise and assist the leisure centre customers
• To be a proactive member of the leisure centre team
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers.
• To assist with the preparation, storage, resources and movement of equipment as required.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 15th November 2024

Salary: up to £11.44 per hour