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.The Marina Centre, providing an exciting range of activities for residents and visitors alike. Including a leisure pool with two slides, fun splash zone, clip and climb, impressive fitness suite and exercise studios and sports hall providing a wide range of activities. The centre also boasts an amazing café overlooking the beach, providing a focal point for the community.We’re looking for a Senior Recreation Assistant to join our dynamic team!You will lead and support the Recreation Assistant team, ensuring smooth daily operations across our Sport & Leisure facilities. From pool supervision and equipment setup to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, you’ll play a key part in delivering exceptional service.Key Responsibilities: Supervise lifeguards and dry-side team members Ensure customer safety and respond to incidents professionally Oversee equipment setup and maintenance Administer first aid and uphold hygiene standards Deputise as Duty Manager when required You’ll also step into various roles across the facility, including crèche, soft play, birthday party hosting and coaching.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: up to 39 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)Requirements National Pool Lifeguard Qualification First Aid at Work Certificate Defibrillation (AED) Previous leisure industry experience Supervisory experience Lifeguarding experience Good awareness of Health & Safety issues The skill to establish key customer relationships swiftly and appropriately An ability to analyse problems, situations and information, think laterally take decisive action Good communication skills Time management and ability to prioritise tasks Strong leadership skills Hard working positive and focused on delivery a high standard of service Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of colleagues Ability to think and act clearly in pressure situations Desirable Pool Plant Operators (Foundation) Coaching Qualification BenefitsWe 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 Financial advice Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings) All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment Closing date: 3rd October 2025Salary: Up to £25,438 per annum
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