Recreation Assistant - Part Time - Marina Leisure Centre

Description

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.

We are looking for a Recreation Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. We are looking for individuals who are able to make and create magnificent parties. You must be friendly, approachable and enthusiastic to interact with the children ensuring the party host and guests have a fun and enjoyable time. You will be assisting the children and carrying out activities in accordance to the requirement of the party, including Inflatables as well as our other dry side activities such as Climbing and Sports.
You must be able to deliver excellent Customer Service at all times.

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.

If you are looking for a varied and interesting role, then we want to hear from you.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 16 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• Experience of delivering excellent customer service
• Experience of working in a self motivated and proactive manner
• Excellent communication skills and personal presentation
• Genuine desire to work with customers to ensure they have an enjoyable experience
• Drive and energy and enthusiasm
• Team orientated approach
• DBS Check

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?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.

Closing date: 1st August 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour