Recreation Assistant - Casual - Desborough Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure · Desborough, United Kingdom · Temporary · Posted 2026-10-13

Workplace: on_site

Department: Jobs in Centre Operations

Description

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 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.

Requirements

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

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: 30th October 2026

Salary: up to £12.71 per hour

At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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