At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure guest safety and enjoyment at the pool and leisure facilities.
- Company: Dynamic company transforming the Great British holiday experience.
- Benefits: Training, discounted holidays, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a team of holiday heroes and make a real difference in guests' experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in a gym or pool, excellent people skills, and a can-do attitude.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Woodland Lakes Lodges, Thirsk, Yorkshire
Hours of work: Variable Hours - Fixed Term - some evenings & weekends required
What we need in a nutshell:
We want our guests to enjoy time at the pool and leisure facilities, and to be safe too. We need an experienced leisure assistant. You will have outstanding people skills, who will support the team to ensure the pool and leisure facilities including cafe area are maintained to a high standard and related activities continue to run smoothly.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working as part of our team of holiday heroes, you will be the go-to person at the poolside.
- You will look after everyone’s safety, keep the whole area clean and hygienic and make sure that we’re meeting our legal requirements.
- As a leisure assistant you will be responsible for the daily operational duties and performance.
- You will be incredibly friendly, answering guests’ questions and making sure that everyone is having a great time.
- You will need to work your magic on weekends and bank holidays too.
Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need:
- Previous experience of working in a gym or pool.
- Fantastic interpersonal skills – you’ll need to be assertive as well as friendly.
- To be naturally vigilant and helpful - guests come first, so you need to be alert to their needs as well as their safety.
It’s about your values too. We have a can-do, fun loving, people centred ethos here at Away Resorts, which is captured by our holiday heroes’ mantra of Attentive Amazing Lovers.
If your application is successful, you’ll have to apply for an Enhanced DBS. We need to be happy that this, together with other information we may request, is all in order before you can join the team.
Nice to have but not essential:
- A valid NPNQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)
- Pool plant operators certificate
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience in the hospitality sector.
What we can offer you:
- Enjoy some great benefits, including Training & Development.
- Incentives and Rewards.
- Discounted holidays across all our parks.
Want to join our team? Here’s how to apply:
Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it’s like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers.
Our promise to you:
Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all! We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We’ll never accept any form of discrimination and we’ll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. In short, we want to bring your whole self to work!
Leisure Assistant in Thirsk employer: Away Resorts
At Away Resorts, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant and inclusive employer, dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday experiences for our guests. Located in the picturesque Woodland Lakes Lodges in Thirsk, Yorkshire, we offer our Leisure Assistants not only competitive benefits such as training and development opportunities, but also a fun-loving work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your skills will shine, and you can enjoy discounted holidays across all our parks while making a real difference in our guests' lives.
