Recreation Assistant - Casual - Bishopston Sports Centre
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 Sports Centre customers using our 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 will be responsible for regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate. You will be hard working and have a conscientious attitude. 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.
At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.
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: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
- To supervise and assist the Sports Centre customers
- To be a proactive member of the 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: 25th October 2024
Salary: Up to £11.44 per hour