Recreation Assistant | Penarth Leisure Centre

Parkwood Leisure Limited; Penarth; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Employee discounts

Sick pay

Career progression

Job summary

Legacy Leisure is seeking a friendly Recreation Assistant for Penarth Leisure Centre. Roles include working across the centre's activities with a focus on safety and customer enjoyment. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, including a 20.25 hour contract.

A National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification is desirable; full training is provided. Applicants must pass a DBS check and be ready to work flexible hours, meet customer needs, and contribute as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role with focus on safety and enjoyment.
• DBS check required or willing to undergo.
• Willing to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Recreation Assistant | Penarth Leisure Centre

Full Time / Part Time / 20.25 hours

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 Legacy Leisure offer you?

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

Legacy 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.

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

Closing Date

• 31st Octobe r 2026