Senior Recreation Assistant - Full Time - Ashbourne Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure; Compton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes

Discounted staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7/

Financial advice

Incremental annual leave entitlement

My Staff Shop discounts

Fully funded training and development

Job summary

Freedom Leisure is hiring a Senior Recreation Assistant across our network of leisure centres in England and Wales. You will help keep our centres welcoming, clean and safe for customers, delivering excellent service with a smile.

We provide full training and a clear career path. The role offers 37 hours per week on a rota basis, with a salary up to £24,867 per annum and a benefits package including pension, staff discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented approach across organisation boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Keep centres welcoming, clean and safe for customers.
• Support training and development pathways for colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team oriented

Flexible

Staff support

Education

NPLQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure - Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.

If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

In the role as a Senior Recreation Assistant, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives and in many ways. This will start with ensuring our centres are welcoming, clean and safe environment for all of our customers.

A full training programme will be provided and for those that want to go further, we will work with you to develop a career path with us.

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• NPLQ qualification or equivalent - training can be provided for suitable candidates
• Enhanced DBS check to be carried out

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Company pension
• Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax-efficient schemes
• Discounted staff membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Incremental annual leave entitlement
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Fully funded training and development, with career progression opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing date: 2nd October 2026

Salary: up to £24,867 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.