Leisure Assistant

St Helens Metropolitan Council · Newton-le-Willows, England

Leisure Assistant at St Helens Metropolitan Council, based in Newton-le-Willows, England, paying £19,207 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£19,207 per annum
Location
Newton-le-Willows, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
31 Aug 2026
Sector
Local Government

57% below the typical rate for local government

Reference 8e319157f195e206cb621c1b20caf7668934a4b2

About the role

Go Active the home of St Helens Borough Council Leisure and Active lives facilities is here to help our communities live well and feel great, whether that means hitting the gym, attending a fitness class, or keeping the kids active with swimming lessons or adventures at Willowbees Play, or our centres have something for everyone! Our Go Active facilities are home to Newton-Le-Willows Health & Fitness, Queens Park Health & Fitness and Sutton Leisure Centre. Our Teams deliver the very best service we can for our residents and communities making a positive impact for real people. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day. When you join us, you will be working with a trusted, supportive, and welcoming team. Find out more about our services and facilities here Go Active - Go Active

Here at Go Active we love multi skilled individuals who are willing to support different roles within our leisure facilities helping us to meet service need and providing an efficient and professional service to the local community. In return we will support you to develop the skills you need to start a career that makes a real difference. When you join us as a Leisure Assistant you can expect to:

  • Provide lifeguard cover for swimming tuition and aquatic pool activities
  • Undertake general administration & customer care
  • Supervise facilities and set up equipment.
  • Cover Reception dues and membership enquires/payments.

Are you a qualified RLSS Lifeguard? - If so, Newton-Le-Willows Health & Fitness are looking to recruit you!

You will work over a 3 week shift rota, with a contract for an average of 28.66 hours per week.

Check out the fantastic benefits on offer - When you choose to work at St Helens you will be rewarded with a wide range of employee benefits (full details available on our careers site). Enhanced rates of pay be be applicable depending on role/terms for unsociable, weekend, irregular hours and shift allowances.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This post is Enhanced DisclosureSt Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the regions leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan PrinciplesWe reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications.

Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.

The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.

The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.

    Reference: 8e319157f195e206cb621c1b20caf7668934a4b2 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 31 Aug 2026 · Listed via St Helens Metropolitan Council

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