Recreational Facilities Assistant – Level 2

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

Job summary

Join a leading sports organization as a Recreational Facilities Assistant, where you'll ensure the smooth operation of sports and leisure facilities in Ipswich. This part-time role involves maintaining a safe environment, assisting customers, and conducting gym inductions. The position offers a range of benefits including competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Generous holiday and sick pay

Subsidized parking

Public transport discounts

Free swimming and gym membership

Cycle purchase scheme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Health, Fitness, and Exercise Instruction required.
• DBS clearance is also required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations ensuring a safe, customer-focused environment.
• Deliver gym inductions and create bespoke gym programs for clients.
• Set up/down equipment and supervise children's activities.

Skills

Customer Focus

Health and Fitness Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health, Fitness, and Exercise Instruction

Job description

Recreational Facilities Assistant – Level 2

In this role, you will assist the team with the daily operation of our sports and leisure facilities, ensuring a safe, customer-focused environment that promotes activity and maintains cleanliness and safety in our gyms.

Salary: £13.47 – £13.91 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Fixed-term until 30th Nov 2025
Application Closes: 11:45pm, Wed 18th June 2025
Job Reference: REQ0093

About the Role

Ipswich Borough Council operates various sports sites across the town. We seek hardworking, 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 inquiries. You should be confident in delivering gym inductions and creating bespoke gym programs for clients.

The successful candidates will work a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. There are 8 vacancies available on a temporary fixed-term contract until 30th November 2025.

Available shifts at Gainsborough Sports Centre include:

• Monday 9:00 – 16:30 (7 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
• Monday 16:00 – 22:30 (6 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
• Tuesday 15:30 – 22:30 (6.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
• Friday 16:00 – 22:30 (6 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)

Applicants may apply for single or multiple shifts based on availability. Please note, casual positions are not available; we are recruiting only for the specified hours.

Requirements include a minimum Level 2 qualification in Health, Fitness, and Exercise Instruction. DBS clearance is also required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay, subsidized parking, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, professional development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working options, Employee Assistance Programme, and a supportive team environment.

Additional Information

If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please inform us to facilitate appropriate arrangements. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3rd July 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview candidates prior to the closing date or close applications once sufficient candidates are received.

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

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