Senior Recreation Assistant

  • Job Reference: 1298450
  • Date Posted: 11 November 2025
  • Recruiter: Health & Fitness
  • Location: St Johns Wood
  • Salary: £28,808
  • Sector: Health & Fitness
  • Job Type: Permanent
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Job Description

Senior Recreation Assistant
Location: North West London
Salary: £28,808 per annum
Hours: 40hours per week - Full Time 

Are you passionate about sport, fitness, and community wellbeing? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Recreation Assistant to help lead the day-to-day running of a busy leisure facility in North West London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for all visitors.

Main Responsibilities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across all areas.
  • Set up and pack away sports and fitness equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Support daily operations of the gym, swimming pool, and activity spaces.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and assist with visitor enquiries.
  • Supervise pool safety, including performing lifeguard duties.
  • Administer First Aid and conduct regular pool water quality tests.
  • Prepare and maintain activity areas and equipment, ensuring correct storage and cleanliness.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of gym, pool, and changing room areas.
  • Deliver basic exercise classes as part of your shift.
  • Supervise the facility during shifts in the absence of a manager.
Essential Qualifications:
  • NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification).
  • First Aid at Work
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Swim England Level 1 or Level 2.
  • Pool Plant Operator (PPO).
  • Enhanced DBS (must be willing to obtain) 
Working Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. This role includes working evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
 
If this role sounds like your next step in leisure, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now!