9 Recreation Leader jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Leisure Activities Coordinator
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Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing innovative leisure programs and events that promote health, well-being, and community engagement.
- Managing budgets, resources, and external vendor relationships to ensure successful program delivery.
- Conducting market research to identify emerging trends and participant needs.
- Developing marketing materials and promotional strategies to attract participants and ensure program visibility.
- Recruiting, training, and supervising a team of activity leaders and support staff.
- Monitoring program effectiveness, gathering feedback, and making necessary adjustments to optimize participant satisfaction.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and insurance regulations.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to foster partnerships and expand program offerings.
- Maintaining accurate records and generating regular reports on program performance and financial status.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in leisure management, sports coordination, or a related field, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential. Experience with virtual event platforms and digital marketing tools is highly desirable. This role requires a proactive and creative individual who is passionate about enriching lives through recreational opportunities. You will be working autonomously, requiring strong self-discipline and time management skills. We are looking for someone who can think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to our virtual activity offerings. This position is based remotely, and while your physical location within the UK is flexible, you must be able to demonstrate consistent connectivity and a suitable home working environment to facilitate your responsibilities effectively. The role demands an individual who can thrive in a virtual setting, fostering a sense of community and connection amongst participants despite physical distance. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our remote leisure offerings, ensuring they remain engaging, accessible, and impactful. Our client values innovation and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of their operations.
Remote Leisure Activities Coordinator
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate a diverse range of leisure activities and events (virtual and in-person where applicable).
- Manage event logistics, including scheduling, participant communication, and vendor coordination.
- Promote activities through digital marketing and social media channels.
- Gather and analyze participant feedback to improve program offerings.
- Maintain accurate records of program participation and outcomes.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in leisure and recreation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support overall client engagement objectives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in event planning, coordination, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams) and project management tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
- Creative thinking and a passion for leisure and recreation.
Activities & Leisure Manager - Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
Posted 10 days ago
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Sandy Bay, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5BT GBR
Job Details Position: Activities & Leisure Manager
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus
Step into the role of Activities Manager and lead the way in delivering unforgettable guest and owner experiences – from archery and aerial adventures to climbing walls and more.
You’ll oversee our sports-led activity programme, working hands-on to ensure all sessions run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. Leading from the front, you’ll support your team to bring energy, fun, and professionalism to every activity.
Plus, you’ll play a vital supporting role in our pool operations alongside our Pool Manager – stepping in as needed to support with team leadership, compliance, and safety standards, ensuring our swimming facilities are guest-ready and run seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the sports activities team, ensuring confidence and consistency in delivering adventurous sessions.
Guest Experience: Create a welcoming, fun, and safe atmosphere across all activities, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable experience.
Performance Management: Monitor team performance, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct reviews to support growth.
Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
Training and Development: Provide training and mentoring to develop team members’ skills in delivering safe, engaging, and high-quality activity sessions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in leading sports, adventure, or activity programmes within Leisure, Hospitality, or Outdoor Pursuits.
- RCMQ, PPO, SPTQ & NPLQ certificate preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a sports/leisure environment.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Experience in budgeting and financial management.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
This opportunity requires the new candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.
What We Offer
- Attractive salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
- On-site accommodation, subject to availability and T&Cs.
- An inclusive, supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
- Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!
How to Apply
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch. For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at:
Activities & Leisure Manager - Kiln Park Holiday Centre
Posted 10 days ago
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Marsh Road, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7RB GBR
Job Details Position: Activities & Pool Manager
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus
Bring your leadership skills to the poolside as the Activities & Pool Manager , where you'll ensure every guest makes a splash with memorable swimming experiences and action-packed activities.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of an energetic Activities & Leisure team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You'll inspire your team to hit their goals and keep up high standards by showing them how it’s done! You'll be hands-on with performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly. You'll also be the driving force behind fantastic guest experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
Training and Development: Support team development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Proven experience in roles such as Swimming Pool Manager, Activities & Leisure Manager, or a similar leadership position in Sports, Leisure or Hospitality.
- PPO and SPTO certificates preferred but not essential; training and support will be provided.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Experience in budgeting and financial management.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This opportunity requires the new candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.
What We Offer
- Attractive salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
- On-site accommodation, subject to availability and T&Cs.
- An inclusive, supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
- Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!
How to Apply
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch.
For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at:
Activities & Leisure Manager - Primrose Valley Holiday Park
Posted 10 days ago
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Primrose Valley, Near Filey, North Yorkshire YO14 9RF GBR
Job Details Position: Activities & Pool Manager
Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus
Bring your leadership skills to the poolside as the Activities & Pool Manager , where you'll ensure every guest makes a splash with memorable swimming experiences and action-packed activities.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of an energetic Activities & Leisure team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You'll inspire your team to hit their goals and keep up high standards by showing them how it’s done! You'll be hands-on with performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly. You'll also be the driving force behind fantastic guest experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets.
Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere.
Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards.
Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
Training and Development: Support team development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Proven experience in roles such as Swimming Pool Manager, Activities & Leisure Manager, or a similar leadership position in Sports, Leisure or Hospitality.
- PPO and SPTO certificates preferred but not essential; training and support will be provided.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Experience in budgeting and financial management.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This opportunity requires the new candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.
What We Offer
- Attractive salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
- An inclusive, supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
- Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
- Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!
How to Apply
We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch.
For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at:
Children's Activities Assistant - Casual - Arun Leisure Centre
Posted 526 days ago
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What’s important to us…
Customers – we have no business without them so we need to make sure they want to come back after each visit. This can only be achieved through our team delivering great service.
Partners – we work on behalf of our Council partners to deliver their services to the local community. We can’t do this without our colleagues.
Green Matters – we are fully committed to being the most Environmental and Sustainable leisure operator we can be and we know we all have a part to play to reduce the impact on the environment.
Colleagues – our teams are the service! We can’t achieve anything without them and hopefully this could be YOU!
If you care about delivering great customer experiences, want to give something back to the community where you live and want to help our environment, we would love for you to join our team at Freedom Leisure.
In the role of Children's Activities Assistant, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives. This will start with actively leading our Party and Holiday Camp activities, organising the activities and ensuring the bookings are running smoothly.
A full training programme will be provided and for those that want to go further, we will work with you to develop a career path with us.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
- To coordinate and oversee the children’s bookings
- To ensure the smooth administrative running of the children’s activity bookings
- Develop activities according to the community demand
- Lead the activities for parties and holiday camp
- DBS Check
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing date: 10th May 2024
Salary: up to £11.44 per hour
Children's Activities Supervisor - Casual - Woking Leisure Centre
Posted 556 days ago
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What’s important to us…
Customers – we have no business without them so we need to make sure they want to come back after each visit. This can only be achieved through our team delivering great service.
Partners – we work on behalf of our Council partners to deliver their services to the local community. We can’t do this without our colleagues.
Green Matters – we are fully committed to being the most Environmental and Sustainable leisure operator we can be and we know we all have a part to play to reduce the impact on the environment.
Colleagues – our teams are the service! We can’t achieve anything without them and hopefully this could be YOU!
If you care about delivering great customer experiences, want to give something back to the community where you live and want to help our environment, we would love for you to join our team at Freedom Leisure.
In the role of Children's Activities Supervisor, you will be key to supporting all of our objectives across the Woking Contract. This will start with ensuring our Party and Holiday Camp bookings are organised and running smoothly, processing childcare vouchers along with assisting the Children's Activities Manager to plan,promote and drive our services.
A full training programme will be provided and for those that want to go further, we will work with you to develop a career path with us.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required
Requirements
- Clerical and administrative experience
- DBS Check
- To coordinate and oversee the children’s bookings
- To ensure the smooth administrative running of the children’s activity bookings
- Develop activities according to the community demand
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing date: 29th March 2024
Salary: up to £10.67 per hour
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Children's Holiday Activities Supervisor - Casual - Woking Leisure Centre
Posted 556 days ago
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What’s important to us…
Customers – we have no business without them so we need to make sure they want to come back after each visit. This can only be achieved through our team delivering great service.
Partners – we work on behalf of our Council partners to deliver their services to the local community. We can’t do this without our colleagues.
Green Matters – we are fully committed to being the most Environmental and Sustainable leisure operator we can be and we know we all have a part to play to reduce the impact on the environment.
Colleagues – our teams are the service! We can’t achieve anything without them and hopefully this could be YOU!
If you care about delivering great customer experiences, want to give something back to the community where you live and want to help our environment, we would love for you to join our team at Freedom Leisure.
Are you an enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with children? We are looking for a to join our friendly and professional Freedom Leisure team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, upbeat and fun! Someone who is able to make sure that the children have an enjoyable visit and not afraid to join in with the activities available. You will supervise and work alongside a team of assistants, ensuring that all staff are working effectively and adhering to the normal operating procedures of the Centre.
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required
Requirements
- Managing the team of staff on shift who will assist in running the club.
- Have overall responsibility for the daily running of the club, overseeing paperwork, child registration and activity organisation.
- Work closely with the Centre and Holiday Club managers to ensure a smooth operation of the club.
- Carry out your duties in accordance with our Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the running of the club.
- Provide excellent customer service and have high standards of work.
- Deal with customer queries, comments and complaints in a prompt and efficient manner.
- A childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.
- DBS Check
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing date: 29th March 2024
Salary: up to £10.67 per hour
Recreation Assistant - Casual - Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre
Posted 500 days ago
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Do you want to make a difference within your local community, supporting people to improve their lives through leisure?
If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you!
We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.
We are looking for Recreation Assistants to join our friendly and professional team. You will be responsible for supervising and assisting the Leisure Centre customers using our facilities. We are looking for someone to be a proactive member of the team, and able to deliver excellent customer service at all times. You'll be responsible for regular cleaning, maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate. Excellent communication and social skills are necessary as you'll often be the first point of contact for customers.
The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides.
We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, so if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required (including weekends).
Requirements
- To supervise and assist the leisure centre customers
- To be a proactive member of the leisure centre team
- An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times
- To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers.
- To assist with the preparation, storage, resources and movement of equipment as required.
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing date: 31st May 2024
Salary: up to £11.44 per hour