Recreation Assistant

Places Leisure Group; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% bonus scheme

Health & Fitness membership for you, a

up to 4 juniors

Job summary

Places for People Group is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant at Middleton Pool. The role focuses on lifeguarding (NPLQ) with additional coverage of centre activities, plus training if not yet qualified. You’ll help keep the pool area safe, support sessions, and maintain equipment.

Applicants should be friendly, customer-focused and able to contribute to cleaning and safety routines. DBS checks and safeguarding policies are part of the application process.

Qualifications

• NPLQ lifeguard qualification preferred; training provided if not held.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard duties to maintain safety at the centre.
• Carry out cleaning duties and prepare activity areas for sessions.
• Report concerns to the Duty Manager and patrol the centre.

Skills

NPLQ lifeguard

Customer service

Health & safety

Job description

Here at Middleton Pool we are looking for a full time Recreational Assistant who is an NPLQ qualified lifeguard, the role will mostly be lifeguarding, but also the oppurtunity to cover other areas of the centre, if you are not already a NPLQ qualified lifeguard we can provide training. We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler. We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More About Your Role

As a Recreation Assistant it will be your responsibility to maintain the Health and Safety of the centre at all times including carrying out cleaning duties and preparing activity areas for all planned sessions. You will make sure all of the Centres equipment is stored in a safe and secure way when not being used. You will work alongside the Duty Manager and report any matters of concern and carry out patrols.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More About You

The successful applicant will have a friendly, approachable manner and deliver excellent customer service to our customers. You will assist with first aid when required so ideally have some experience. You will ideally have worked within a similar role. Experience carrying out some cleaning duties and maintaining equipment would set you apart from other candidates.

Benefits

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.