Recreational Facilities Assistant – Level 1

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in sports and leisure seeks a Recreational Facilities Assistant to enhance customer engagement and support daily operational tasks. This part-time temporary role involves supervising activities, customer care, and maintaining facilities in a busy environment, requiring flexibility and the willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Holiday and sick pay

Free swimming and gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths & English required.
• DBS clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of sports and leisure facilities.
• Set-up and clear equipment, supervise children's activities.
• Handle customer enquiries and cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Organization

Education

GCSE in Maths & English

Job description

Recreational Facilities Assistant – Level 1

In this role, you will assist the team with the efficient day-to-day operation of our sports and leisure facilities, ensuring customers can be more active in a safe and customer-focused environment.

Salary: £12.85 – £13.26 per hour

Hours: Part Time

Contract: Contract/Temporary (Fixed term till 30th Nov 2025)

Placed On: Tue 3rd June, 2025

Closes: 11:45pm - Wed 18th June, 2025

Job Reference: REQ00994

About the Role

We operate various sports sites across Ipswich and seek hard-working, organized, and motivated individuals to join our team. The role requires evening and weekend work, with responsibilities including setting up/down equipment, cleaning, supervising children’s activities, and handling customer enquiries. Flexibility to adapt to different tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. You may also cover children’s parties, so a cheerful attitude is necessary.

Requirements

• Assist with daily operations of sports and leisure facilities
• Set-up and clear equipment
• Supervise children’s activities
• Handle customer enquiries
• Cleaning duties
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays

Vacancies and Hours

Two vacancies available on a temporary fixed-term contract until 30th November 2025:

• Wednesday 09:00-15:00 at Whitton Sports Centre
• Wednesday 15:00-22:30 at Gainsborough Sports Centre

Applicants may apply for one or multiple shifts based on availability. Casual positions are not available; only the specified hours are open for recruitment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSE in Maths & English
• DBS clearance

Benefits

Salary, career average pension scheme, holiday and sick pay, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working, Employee Assistance Programme, and a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date or close applications once sufficient are received.

For assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

Note: Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership is not responsible for third-party information accuracy. For contact details, please verify directly.

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