Recreation Assistant - Casual - Freedom Leisure Lydney

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 of Recreation Assistant, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives. This will start with actively leading our Party and Soft Play activities, organising the activities and ensuring the bookings are running smoothly.

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: Casual hours, as and when required.

• To meet and greet, and remain as primary point of contact in a friendly and enthusiastic manner, providing an excellent level of customer service at all times.
• To assist in co-ordinating the children, ensuring their safety and discipline during the activities. To carry out children’s play duties and all duties in accordance with Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
• To prepare the facilities for customer use.
• To maintain the high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the centre with particular attention to the soft play and associated areas.
• To patrol the leisure centre areas specific to the activities
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

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: 3rd April 2026

Salary: up to £12.71 per hour (in line with the National Minimum Wage rate from 1st April 2026)

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.