Leisure Assistant

Location: West Somerset College Sports Centre, Minehead
Hours: Part-time, casual hours consisting of evening and weekend work
Salary: £10.88 - £12.53/hr

West Somerset College Sports Centre is located on the site of West Somerset College in Minehead, Somerset. The College is an inclusive educational institution for 13 to 18-year-olds, nestled on the edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park.

Our Sports Centre offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities, supporting a varied and inclusive programme for the local community.

We are seeking enthusiastic Leisure Assistants to help deliver a friendly and positive experience for all visitors to the Sports Centre.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering excellent customer care
Ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained
Supporting the setup and takedown of equipment for activities
Assisting with general enquiries and providing a welcoming presence

What We’re Looking For:

Friendly and approachable individuals with a passion for community sport and leisure
Good communication and teamwork skills
A flexible approach to working evenings and weekends
Previous experience in a leisure or customer service role is desirable but not essential

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 4th August 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.