Recreation Assistant

Parkwood Leisure Limited; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Employee discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lex Leisure is hiring a Recreation Assistant for the West Bridgford Leisure Centre. This part‑time role (40 hours) focuses on customer service, activity support and safety across the centre. You will help deliver leisure activities, assist with daily operations and be a friendly presence for members.

A National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification is desirable but full training is provided; DBS check required. Lex Leisure also offers benefits such as free gym membership for you and a nominated

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role across leisure activities.
• Ability to work additional hours when required.
• DBS check required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and enjoyment of all users at the Leisure Centre.
• Partake in management of daily centre activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Public facing

Education

National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Recreation Assistant | West Bridgford | Nottingham

Part Time / 40 hours / Salary Minimum Wage £8.00 to £12.71 per hour

The role of Recreation Assistant is a great position to be able to carry out and be involved in the full range of leisure activities. Continually customer facing, the role provides rewarding opportunities. Meeting new people, variation in both activities and learning provides an exciting working day, every day, for our Recreation Assistants.

The Job

The primary objective of your role would be:

• To ensure the safety of and enjoyment of everybody using the Leisure Centre.
• To partake in the management of all aspects of the daily activities of the Centre.

The Person

• A National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification is desirable but successful applicants will be provided with full training in all aspects of the role. The position is subject to a DBS check.
• Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved.
• Will be able to communicate throughout the organisation.
• Will be able to meet the demands of the role by working additional hours when required.
• Will be able to demonstrate clear identification with all customer requirements.
• Will be a team player.
• Will be able to develop the role on your own initiative.

What can Lex Leisure offer you?

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person / Employee discount portal / Company sick pay / Career Progression and More!!…

Lex Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Closing Date

• 10th November 2026

About Lex Leisure

For more information visit www.lexleisure.org.uk

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.