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Ymca; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online training portal access

DBS disclosure

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Fylde Coast YMCA is seeking a Centre Operative to assist on reception and support various staff duties. You will help maintain safety and security, ensure smooth setup of activity areas and report maintenance needs. The role requires a customer-focused attitude and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

The organization values development via online training and offers competitive benefits as part of a dynamic team dedicated to inclusive community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure facility/sector is desirable.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Commitment to teamwork and respect for others.
• Understand the need for confidentiality with a professional approach.
• Enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist on Reception and cover duties for breaks, holiday or sickness.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act and Fylde Coast YMCA procedures.
• Be responsible for building and contents security.
• Identify and report maintenance requirements for equipment or premises.
• Prepare activity areas and handle setup, dismantling and storage.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Salary: Meets minimum wage requirements £12.71 per hour 21+ years of age £12.12 per hour 16-20 years of age

Are you inspired and want to play an important role in changing people's lives be a part in creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors, and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children, young people, and adults of all levels of ability and from all walks of life, to reach their full potential. You'll be working for a well-established team who work in multiple fields including Young People, Outdoor Education, Physical Activity, Housing, and our own workforce.

We offer flexible working, with an emphasis on learning and development through our online training portal for all staff, 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising with years of service and possible the best benefit is working for a company that makes a difference.

As a Centre Operative what does the role entail:

Your day will consist of ...

• To assist on Reception as required and/or carry out duties of other members of staff as necessary, e.g. cover for breaks, holiday, sickness etc.
• To ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, and Fylde Coast YMCA's Health and Safety procedures.
• To be responsible at all times for security of the building and its contents.
• To identify and report maintenance requirements for equipment or premises to the Supervisor / Assistant Manager.
• To ensure the prompt preparation of all activity areas including the safe setting up, dismantling and storage of the equipment.

This job is for you, if ...

• You have experience working within a leisure facility/sector (Desirable - not essential)
• You have a firm commitment to providing excellence in customer service
• You have a commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others.
• You understand the need for confidentiality with a professional and caring approach to work.
• You enjoy working in a busy, fast paced environment.
• You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Job Reference –

Closing date for the role is Friday 16th October 2026 by 9.00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider you application unsuccessful at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage - Competitive rate (dependent on experience)