Leisure Assistant

Are you passionate about sport, fitness, and delivering outstanding customer service? We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Leisure Assistant to join our busy leisure and sports facilities team at Bradfield College and St Andrew's School in Pangbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-quality sports environment, supporting the daily operation of our sports complex, swimming pool, indoor tennis centre and squash courts while helping to create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all users.

The Role

As a Leisure Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our facilities. Working as part of a duty rota covering the opening hours of the complex, you will help maintain high standards of customer service, cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lifeguarding and ensuring the safety of pool users.

• Preparing and setting up sports equipment and activity spaces.

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the facility, including changing rooms, fitness suite, sports hall, dance studio, and indoor tennis centre.

• Providing excellent customer service at reception, handling enquiries, bookings, and telephone calls.

• Assisting with promotional activities.

• Supporting health and safety compliance across the site.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with people and providing excellent customer service.

• Is reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as within a team.

• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.

• Has excellent communication skills.

• Is physically fit and willing to undertake a varied, hands-on role.

• Has an interest in sport, health, and fitness.

• Is flexible and willing to work 5 shifts in any 7 day period, this will include mornings, evenings, and weekends as part of a rota.

Qualifications

• A current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) (candidates without an NPLQ will be considered and will be expected to obtain the qualification during their probationary period).

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a Leisure Assistant, Recreation Assistant, or Lifeguard.

• Experience working in a customer-focused environment.

• Experience within the leisure, fitness, or sports industry.

• Coaching qualifications or experience in sport, health, or fitness.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a welcoming and professional sports environment, supporting a wide range of customers and activities. Whether you are looking to develop a career in the leisure industry or build upon existing experience, we can offer valuable training, development, and the chance to be part of a dedicated team.

We can offer the following benefits: 

• Competitive salary

• Contributory pension scheme and life cover

• Subsidised Sports Centre and Golf Club membership

• Professional development and training opportunities

• BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Electric Vehicle scheme

• Free parking

• Complimentary lunch when College kitchens are open

If you have any queries regarding the role please contact  View email address on tes.com

Closing date for applications: 20 September 2026.

Applications will be processed as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.  Bradfield College reserves the right to make an appointment at any time, so early applications are encouraged.

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application.  This includes submitting an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to employment, registration of the DBS Update Service and checks with past employers.