Senior Lifeguard & Recreation Leader — Growth & Perks

Leisure Focus; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership for employee and a

Discounted food and beverages on site

Career progression and apprenticeships

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Free parking on site

Cycle to work scheme

Perk box platform

Job summary

Leisure Focus is seeking a Senior Recreation Assistant at Braywick Leisure Centre in Thatcham. You will lead a team of recreational staff, ensuring a high standard of customer experience from arrival to departure.

The role centres on managing shifts, maintaining pool area standards, and supporting other centre facilities. The position requires a relevant qualification in leisure management or sports development, knowledge of the leisure industry, and an NPLQ or commitment to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Leisure Management or Sports Development or working towards such qualification.
• Knowledge of Leisure industry in a small/medium enterprise.
• Current NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) or willing to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the lifeguard team and pool rotations.
• Comply with H&S procedures and standards of the centre.
• Supervise and clean the pool area.
• Set up equipment and facilities for activities.
• Deliver first-class customer service and handle queries.
• Support daily preparation of studios, gyms or sports halls and centre upkeep.

Skills

Lifeguard team supervision

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Leisure Management / Sports Development qualification

Job description

Leisure Focus is seeking a Senior Recreation Assistant at Braywick Leisure Centre in Thatcham. You will lead a team of recreational staff, ensuring a high standard of customer experience from arrival to departure.

The role centres on managing shifts, maintaining pool area standards, and supporting other centre facilities. The position requires a relevant qualification in leisure management or sports development, knowledge of the leisure industry, and an NPLQ or commitment to obtain it.