Senior Leisure Assistant ( zero hours contract)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

Stanground Academy in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Leisure Assistant on a zero hours contract to join our friendly sports centre team. You will help deliver a safe, welcoming, and high‑quality experience for all users, supporting sport, fitness, and leisure activities in our community.

As Sports Centre Duty Manager you will oversee day‑to‑day operations, lead leisure attendants, ensure health and safety standards are maintained, manage pool testing and equipment setup, and provide excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure or sports centre environment is advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively, be well organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the sports centre.
• Lead leisure attendants and ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage pool testing and equipment setup.
• Provide excellent customer service to users in a proactive, friendly manner.

Job description

We are looking for an Senior Leisure Assistant (zero hours contract) to join our team here at Stanground Academy!

Join our friendly and professional Sports Centre team and play a key role in delivering a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience for all users. As a Sports Centre Duty Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the centre, lead leisure attendants, ensure health and safety standards are maintained, manage pool testing and equipment set-up, and provide excellent customer service. This is a varied, hands‑on role ideal for someone who is proactive, organised, and passionate about creating a positive environment where our community can enjoy sport, fitness, and leisure activities.

About us:

Stanground Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities. We focus on transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.

The academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. Our £23 million state‑of‑the‑art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county and include fully‑equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high‑tech ICT equipment.

Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest‑quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation, and ongoing CPD opportunities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stangroundacademy.org/

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand-new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.