Recreational Facilities Assistant – Level 2
In this role, you will assist the team with the daily operation of our sports and leisure facilities, ensuring a safe, customer-focused environment that promotes activity and maintains cleanliness and safety in our gyms.
Salary: £13.47 – £13.91 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Fixed-term until 30th Nov 2025
Application Closes: 11:45pm, Wed 18th June 2025
Job Reference: REQ0093
About the Role
Ipswich Borough Council operates various sports sites across the town. We seek hardworking, organized, and motivated individuals to join our team. The role requires evening and weekend work, with responsibilities including setting up/down equipment, cleaning, supervising children's activities, and handling customer inquiries. You should be confident in delivering gym inductions and creating bespoke gym programs for clients.
The successful candidates will work a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. There are 8 vacancies available on a temporary fixed-term contract until 30th November 2025.
Available shifts at Gainsborough Sports Centre include:
* Monday 9:00 – 16:30 (7 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
* Monday 16:00 – 22:30 (6 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
* Tuesday 15:30 – 22:30 (6.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
* Friday 16:00 – 22:30 (6 hours plus 30 min unpaid break)
Applicants may apply for single or multiple shifts based on availability. Please note, casual positions are not available; we are recruiting only for the specified hours.
Requirements include a minimum Level 2 qualification in Health, Fitness, and Exercise Instruction. DBS clearance is also required.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay, subsidized parking, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, professional development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working options, Employee Assistance Programme, and a supportive team environment.
Additional Information
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please inform us to facilitate appropriate arrangements. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3rd July 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview candidates prior to the closing date or close applications once sufficient candidates are received.
Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership is not responsible for third-party information accuracy. For any contact details provided, please verify directly.
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