Recreation Assistant - Loxford Leisure Centre
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,887 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | IG1 2UT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000202 |
Summary
Part Time - 20 hours per week
The Sport & Leisure Service are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard to join our team at Loxford Leisure Centre.
Loxford Leisure Centre is a dual use community facility. Shared with Loxford School of Science & Technology, the leisure centre opens at 5.30pm during term time and all day at weekends and during school holidays. The pool hall at Loxford is enclosed with no external viewing which allows us to provide women only session.
Job Responsibilities:
To undertake pool supervision, to carry out set up/down of equipment.
To assist in the communication and promotion of the centre’s services.
To assist in ensuring the efficient operation of the facility, on a shift rota basis.
To ensure that the centre is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
To ensure the safety and welfare of staff and users of the centre through the operation of all Health and Safety procedures and standards and be aware of your role in managing emergencies, accident reporting and report defects as necessary.
Assist customers with regard to lost property, first aid, use of equipment and provide general information regarding the centre.
Job Requirements:
NPLQ Qualification.
First Aid at Work Certificate.
Previous experience of working within the leisure industry is preferred.
Required to work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, public holidays with flexibility of location.
Responsible for maintaining all relevant qualifications and attending training sessions as part of normal working arrangements.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Recreation Assistant - Loxford
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The Sport & Leisure Service are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard to join our team at Loxford Leisure Centre.
Loxford Leisure Centre is a dual use community facility. Shared with Loxford School of Science & Technology, the leisure centre opens at 5.30pm during term time and all day at weekends and during school holidays. The pool hall at Loxford is enclosed with no external viewing which allows us to provide women only session.
Job Responsibilities:
To undertake pool supervision, to carry out set up/down of equipment.
To assist in the communication and promotion of the centre’s services.
To assist in ensuring the efficient operation of the facility, on a shift rota basis.
To ensure that the centre is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
To ensure the safety and welfare of staff and users of the centre through the operation of all Health and Safety procedures and standards and be aware of your role in managing emergencies, accident reporting and report defects as necessary.
Assist customers with regard to lost property, first aid, use of equipment and provide general information regarding the centre.
Job Requirements:
NPLQ Qualification.
First Aid at Work Certificate.
Previous experience of working within the leisure industry is preferred.
Required to work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, public holidays with flexibility of location.
Responsible for maintaining all relevant qualifications and attending training sessions as part of normal working arrangements.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Recreation Assistant - Loxford
Apply online
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