Dry Leisure Assistant

Trafford Leisure; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to inspiring healthy lifestyles in the Trafford community. As a Dry Leisure Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction and safety while supporting a vibrant team during an exciting transformation phase. With a focus on personal development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. Enjoy a range of benefits, including complimentary fitness membership and generous holiday allowances, while contributing to a mission that values diversity and inclusion. If you are motivated and enthusiastic, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Pension scheme

32 days of holiday

Health and Ride 2 Work schemes

Complimentary Fitness Membership

Discounted Fitness Membership for family

24/7 access to a GP

Employee health scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work scheme

Access to Manchester Credit Union

Qualifications

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification is desirable.
• First Aid qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet & greet customers and ensure their safety.
• Prepare activity areas and maintain equipment standards.
• Collaborate with managers to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Customer Service

First Aid

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Organisation Trafford Leisure Salary £12.60 per hour / £13.50 if Level 2 fitness qualified Location Stretford Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 12 May 2025 Job Description Trafford Leisure is on the lookout for a Dry Leisure Assistant.

Location: Stretford Sports Village

Rate: £12.60 per hour / £13.50 if Level 2 fitness qualified

Hours: 10.25 hours per week: shift Friday - 16:45 - 22:15 - Saturday 12:30 - 17:15

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

In the role of Dry Leisure Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Meeting & greeting customers
Keyholder responsibility for opening and locking up the site
Staying up to date with systems, processes, and industry best practices.
Maintaining training and qualifications
Preparing activity areas and equipment to meet the needs of the programme
Ensuring all equipment meets the highest standards of safety and cleanliness
Ensuring the safety of our customers
Listening and responding to customers’ requests
Collaborating with managers to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Supporting your centre’s sales and customer retention

We are looking for motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at an exciting period of change for Trafford Leisure.

What you need:

To succeed in this role, a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification is desirable. A First Aid qualification is essential but we can work with you to attain this if needed.

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

What can you expect from us?

In addition to a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents across Trafford, you can also expect to be rewarded with:

A progressive, structured and supportive work environment
Pension scheme
32 days of holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service
Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
Complimentary Fitness Membership for you
Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to five of your family members and friends
24/7 access to a GP
Employee health scheme, including confidential counselling
Employee Assistance Programme, which allows employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs
Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

If you need any help or support to apply for a position with us, then please get in touch at [e-mail] and we would be happy to discuss. We look forward to receiving your application.

The Next Steps

We’re looking to appoint as soon as possible, so if this sounds like the perfect role for you, don’t delay, apply TODAY by completing an application form and attaching your CV!

*Remember to specify the role and Centre you are applying for.

Closing date for applications is 12th May 2025.

We do not accept speculative CV from Agencies and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusionare critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process. How to apply Please email your CV to [e-mail]