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.
Your duties will include regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment to ensure everything is in top condition. A hardworking and conscientious attitude is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of people. As the first point of contact for many of our customers, your social skills and professionalism will help create a welcoming and supportive environment.
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: 32 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
Requirements
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Willingness to progress to a cover Duty Manager/Key holder
- An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
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Well developed interpersonal skills
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Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
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To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
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Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
Benefits
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?
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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.
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Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
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Incremental holidays
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Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
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Company pension
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Various insurance and saving schemes
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Financial advice
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Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
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All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 31st July 2026
Salary: up to £21,506 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.
