Leisure Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/157639
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Part Time - 30 hours per week
- Salary: £12.98 per hour
- Closing date: 02 June 2026
About the role
- 30 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday, one weekend in 3
- £12.98 per hour
- Free Car parking
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Job Description:
Leisure Assistant
– Sodexo | Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Road, Colchester, CO2 9RQ
Join our team at Sodexo as a Leisure Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues. You'll help keep our fitness facilities running smoothly, maintaining cleanliness and safety while providing excellent support to pool users.
What You’ll Do:
- Be the go-to person for pool users, offering assistance and ensuring a positive experience.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the pool, gym, and changing areas.
- Monitor and replenish stock and consumables as needed.
- Champion health and safety practices—if you spot a potential hazard, report it to keep everyone safe.
What You Bring:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Strong knowledge of pool cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- A proactive attitude and pride in maintaining a clean, safe space.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and adapt when needed.
- A team-oriented mindset with the ability to follow instructions effectively.
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 7UT
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