Recreational Facilities Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.90 to £14.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ipswich Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ01098 |
Summary
The role of a Level 2 Recreational Facilities Assistant with IpswichFit requires the minimum qualification of level 2 gym instructor. The day-to-day requirements of the role are to supervise the gym floor, provide inductions, programmes, rigging and derigging of equipment and dealing with general enquiries supporting reception.
Post 1 – 16 hours, working the following shift pattern:
Tuesdays 15:00-22:30 and Saturdays 7:30-17:00
Post 2 – 9 hours, working the following shift pattern:
Sundays 7:30-17:00
Hours will be worked on a shift rota basis Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays.
DBS clearance is required for this role.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact Shaun Jordan on 01473 433671 or via email Shaun.Jordan@ipswich.gov.uk.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be held on week commencing 2nd February 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Post 1 – 16 hours, working the following shift pattern:
Tuesdays 15:00-22:30 and Saturdays 7:30-17:00
Post 2 – 9 hours, working the following shift pattern:
Sundays 7:30-17:00
Hours will be worked on a shift rota basis Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays.
DBS clearance is required for this role.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact Shaun Jordan on 01473 433671 or via email Shaun.Jordan@ipswich.gov.uk.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be held on week commencing 2nd February 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
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