Recreation Assistant - Casual - Woking Sportsbox

Freedom Leisure; Woking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community leisure is seeking Recreation Assistants to inspire and support local residents in improving their wellbeing through active lifestyles. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the community while providing excellent customer service in a fun and busy environment. You'll be part of a friendly team, responsible for supervising leisure centre users and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. With flexible working hours and opportunities for training and career progression, this position is perfect for those passionate about health and fitness. Join us in creating a positive impact in the community!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Proactive member of the leisure centre team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist leisure centre customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Assist with maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real difference to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in between, we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression. We have over 100 facilities across England and Wales, and many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

We are looking for Recreation Assistants to join our friendly and professional team. You will be responsible for supervising and assisting the Leisure Centre customers using our gym and other facilities. We are looking for someone to be a proactive member of the team and able to deliver excellent customer service at all times. You'll be responsible for regular cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate. Excellent communication and social skills are necessary as you'll often be the first point of contact for customers.

We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, so if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

1. To supervise and assist the leisure centre customers.
2. To be a proactive member of the leisure centre team.
3. An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff.
4. Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
5. To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers.
6. To assist with the preparation, storage, resources, and movement of equipment as required.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

1. Flexible working hours.
2. Training and development provided.
3. Paid annual leave.
4. Fun and busy environment.
5. Discounted Staff Membership.
6. Potential permanent work opportunities.
7. Opportunities to build an exciting career.
8. Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community.

Closing date: 18th April 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour