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.

We are looking for a Recreation Assistant to join our friendly, professional team. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting customers using our leisure facilities, ensuring they have a safe, enjoyable and positive experience.

As a proactive member of the team, you will deliver excellent customer service at all times while helping to maintain high standards throughout the leisure centre. Your duties will include the regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of facilities and equipment to ensure they are safe, clean and ready for use. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will often be the first point of contact for customers. We are looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and committed to providing outstanding service and contributing positively to the team.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A friendly, professional and positive approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, proactive and flexible attitude
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all customers

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?

• Discounted Staff Membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Flexible working hours
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Paid annual leave
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing date: 21st August 2026

Salary: up to £12.71 per hour

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.