Recreation Assistant (Wetside)
Closing Date: 07/08/2026
Post Number: 2026098
Category
Leisure & Tourism
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£13.69–£14.59 per hour
Location
Crediton
Role Summary & Benefits
Location: Active Crediton (Lords Meadow Leisure Centre, Crediton)
Salary: £13.69–£14.59 per hour (pending the 2026–2027 pay award)
Hours: Tuesday 17.30-21.30, Friday 17.30-21.30 and every other Sunday 10.00-4.30 – Average 11 hours per week
Permanent
Join Our Team
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people’s leisure experience? We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Recreation Assistant (Wetside) to join our friendly team at Active Crediton.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, values excellent customer service, and is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming environment for all visitors. There are also opportunities to develop your career within the leisure industry.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role As a Recreation Assistant (Wetside), you will play a vital role in ensuring customers have a safe and enjoyable experience while using our facilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing lifeguard cover and maintaining the safety of all swimming pool users.
- Delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive experience for all visitors.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the leisure facilities.
- Ensuring all health and safety procedures and operational guidelines are always followed.
- Has experience working in a customer-facing environment.
- Works well as part of a team and can adapt to changing situations.
- Is enthusiastic about learning and developing a career within the leisure sector.
- Ideally holds a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), however training can be given.
- A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Front of House
- Fitness Instruction
- Sports Coaching
- Leisure Management
