Leisure Assistant

Actual Salary

£11.32 per hour aged 16-20 £13.03 per hour aged 21+

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Casual

Package

Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre On-site parking

Job category/type

Sport centre staff

Date posted

21/09/2026

Job reference

REQ000548

Casual Leisure Assistant

Hourly rate:

£11.32 per hour aged 16-20

£13.03 per hour aged 21+

The Bridgwater College Academy Sports Development Centre is located on the site of Bridgwater College Academy in Bridgwater, Somerset. Our Sports Centres offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities, supporting a varied and inclusive programme for the local community.

We are looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic Casual Leisure Assistants to help deliver a friendly and positive experience for all visitors to the Sports Centre.

About The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering excellent customer care
• Ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained
• Supporting the setup and takedown of equipment for activities
• Assisting with general enquiries and providing a welcoming presence

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Nest Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications: Monday 26****th October 2026, at 11:59pm

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.