Recreational Assistant

Recreational Assistant

Job Description Location: Windsor Leisure Centre
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Range from £8.00 - £12.71 (age dependent)

Are you friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle?

Whether you’re looking to start your career in leisure, you’re an experienced Lifeguard, or you simply enjoy working with people and creating great customer experiences, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for Recreation Assistants to join the Leisure Focus team and play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our customers.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, work as part of a fantastic team and make a real difference to the experience of everyone who visits our centres.

If you’re enthusiastic, responsible and ready for your next opportunity, this could be the perfect role for you!

Take the first step in your leisure career with Leisure Focus!

Job Purpose:
To ensure the safety of all pool users by supervising activities, preventing accidents, and responding effectively to emergencies, while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards across the leisure centre.

Key Responsibilities:

Pool Supervision & Safety:

• Maintain constant and vigilant supervision of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Enforce pool rules and health & safety procedures.
• Identify and respond quickly to potential hazards.
• Carry out rescues and administer first aid where required.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Follow Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP).
• Conduct regular poolside and facility checks.
• Report and record incidents, accidents, and maintenance issues.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safe setup of poolside equipment.

Customer Service:

• Provide a friendly, welcoming, and professional service to all users.
• Offer assistance and guidance to customers when needed.
• Support a positive and inclusive environment.

General Duties:

• Assist with cleaning duties across wet and dry areas.
• Set up and take down equipment for activities and sessions.
• Support other departments when required.

Communication & Teamwork:

• Maintain effective communication with colleagues and management.
• Use radios and communication systems appropriately.
• Support team operations and contribute to a positive working culture.

Person Specification:
Essential:

• NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) – current and valid.
• Strong awareness of health & safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable and punctual.

Desirable:

• First Aid qualification (if not included in NPLQ).
• Previous experience in a leisure environment.
• Customer service experience.

Key Skills & Behaviours:

• Vigilance and attention to detail.
• Responsibility and accountability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Customer-focused approach.

Working Hours:
Flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays DBS Recreation Assistant position is classed as a regulated post and therefore may require a DBS Disclosure. Where the individual does not already hold a DBS Disclosure, it will be necessary for the postholder to be submitted for a DBS check.

ABOUT US:
Leisure Focus is a not-for-profit charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It has been established to work with local communities, supporting clubs, organisations and individuals to achieve their sporting and lifestyle goals. We manage each facility in a responsible way to ensure each customer has the opportunity to access activities regardless of their race, sex, age, religion, or financial circumstances, or physical or mental ability.

Our Values ( FACE):
In every role, across every site, our colleagues are the 'face' of Leisure Focus. Together, we:

• Focus on the Customer.
• Approach everything systematically.
• Collaborate to achieve.
• Exceed expectation.

There are many great things about Leisure Focus. One of our strengths is that people come together from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are world-class fitness experts, ensuring we at Leisure Focus have a culture where everyone is welcome. Our team members are at the heart of what we do and it’s why we’re here. We are proud to have a global, inclusive workforce with team members from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a disability confident employer, who is committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Important Note:
This role involves working in a safety-critical environment. Lifeguards must remain alert, attentive, and physically capable of performing rescues at all times.

Title: Recreation Assistant Reporting to Duty Manager
Annual Leave: 28 days’ paid annual leave per year
Pension NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months of service

Other Benefits:

• Free gym membership for the employee and the appointed person.
• Discounted food and beverages, on-site, and discounted retail items.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Training and development.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking on site.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note to the link below:
https://leisurefocus.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F221a8ca2-0853-4806-9feb-19efdba0d5b0 by 30th Oct 2026

For more information about the role, please reach out to [email protected]