Recreation Assistant - Casual - Desborough Leisure Centre

Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.

We are looking for fun and enthusiastic Recreation Assistant to join the team. You will be working with our youngest visitors, ensuring they have a fun and enjoyable time, whist ensuring a safe and caring environment. You will need to be upbeat and keen to be involved in assisting with the activities, engaging in learning and confidence building.

Assisting in children’s activities, delivering birthday parties, hall activities and assisting our front of house team. You will ideally have experience in a similar role, however, this isn’t essential as long as you have the right positive approach.

We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, so if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

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: Casual Hours, as and when required.

• Experience of working in a self motivated and proactive manner
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills and personal presentation, with a genuine desire to work with customers to ensure they have an enjoyable experience
• Drive and energy and enthusiasm
• To assist in co-ordinating the children, ensuring their safety and discipline during the activities.
• To prepare the facilities for customer use

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?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 17th July 2025

Salary: up to £12.21 per hour