Leisure Assistant

Oxlip Learning Partnership; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on school grounds

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Oxlip Learning Partnership is seeking a Leisure Assistant to provide operational support in our Sports Centre. You should be highly motivated, customer focused with strong communication and attention to detail. Desirable but not essential is experience in a Sports Centre and a first aid qualification.

Additional hours may be available on an ad hoc basis to cover staff and school holiday lettings, with flexible working opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Sports Centre is desirable
• You should be highly motivated, customer focused and have good communication skills
• An eye for attention to detail is important

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in the Sports Centre and assist daily centre functions
• Cover staff and school holiday lettings on an ad hoc basis

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

First aid qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Leisure Assistant who can provide operational support in the Sports Centre. You should be highly motivated individual, who is customer focussed and has good communication skills with an eye for attention to detail. Experience working in a Sports Centre and a First aid qualification is desirable but not essential.

Additional hours (e.g. covering staff and school holiday lettings) may be available on an ad hoc basis.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

CLOSING DATE: 9am Monday 21 st September 2026

Asan employee of Oxlip Learning Partnership(the Trust),you are automatically enrolled into membership of either the Teachers' Pension Schemeor for supportstaff, the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• competitive salary
• free parking on school grounds
• flexible working opportunities
• an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support and extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow your career

Above all, you'll join a welcoming and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for our students.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Wevalueour staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.