Senior Recreation Assistant - Training Provided - King Alfred Leisure Centre

TN United Kingdom; Hove; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Recreation Assistant to join their team at a renowned leisure centre in Hove. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting community initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment while working collaboratively with colleagues. With a commitment to sustainability and employee development, this position offers a comprehensive training program and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about the leisure industry and enjoy working with diverse customers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounted Staff Membership

Incremental Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Fully Funded Training

Staff Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and abilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for customers.
• Support the objectives of the leisure centre.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Passion for Leisure Industry

Education

NPLQ Qualification or Equivalent

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Senior Recreation Assistant - Training Provided - King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove

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Hove, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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What’s important to us…

Customers – we have no business without them so we need to make sure they want to come back after each visit. This can only be achieved through our team delivering great service.

Partners – we work on behalf of our Council partners to deliver their services to the local community. We can’t do this without our colleagues.

Green Matters – we are fully committed to being the most Environmental and Sustainable leisure operator we can be and we know we all have a part to play to reduce the impact on the environment.

Colleagues – our teams are the service! We can’t achieve anything without them and hopefully this could be YOU!

If you care about delivering great customer experiences, want to give something back to the community where you live and want to help our environment, we would love for you to join our team at Freedom Leisure.

In the role as a Senior Lifeguard, 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.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to progress to a cover Duty Manager/Key holder
• NPLQ qualification or equivalent - training can be provided for suitable candidates

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?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment