NPLQ Trainer Assessor

NPLQ Trainer Assessor - Casual - Chard Leisure Centre

Freedom Leisure · Chard, United Kingdom · Temporary · Posted 2026-10-12

Workplace: on_site

Department: Jobs in Training

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 seeking an enthusiastic and experienced NPLQ Trainer Assessor to join our team.

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver a comprehensive programme of monthly staff competency training, ensuring all poolside staff consistently meet the required standards in pool safety, rescue techniques and emergency response.

You will also be responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating staff requalification programmes
• Delivering high quality NPLQ courses to external customers throughout the year
• Maintaining excellent training standards and supporting continuous staff development
• Ensuring all training is engaging, inclusive and aligned with industry best practice

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

• First Aid Instructor qualification
• NPLQ Trainer/Assessor qualification
• Strong people management skills
• At least three years’ experience in a training related business or environment
• Ability to deliver very high quality training services to clients of all backgrounds
• Awareness of training business development and potential opportunities
• A passion for the training industry through continuous professional development, action learning and training
• Mobility to travel across sites under the contract
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

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: 23rd October 2026
Salary: up to £20.60 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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