Leisure Assistant

Company Description Ampleforth College is a leading Catholic boarding school welcoming students of all faiths aged 11–18, set in over 2,200 acres of Yorkshire countryside with extensive academic, leisure, and pastoral facilities. The College offers a full boarding experience, with a rich programme of learning, activities, and social events throughout the week. Rooted in Benedictine values, the community focuses on educating the whole person, encouraging independent thinking, leadership, teamwork, and service. A strong House system and outstanding pastoral care create a supportive environment where students from the UK and around 30% from overseas form lasting friendships. The school benefits from good transport links, including access to regional airports and a direct rail connection from London to nearby York. Role Description The St Alban's Sports Centre offers something unique in North Yorkshire with an excellent, city-standard gym and a family-friendly 25m swimming pool in the most beautiful, uplifting countryside. It is part of Ampleforth College, the world's foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student's unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values. We are looking for part time (8-16 hours per week), qualified RLSS Lifeguards and Leisure Assistants to join our existing team in this well-established local sports centre. They will be required to have been trained in First Aid with a working knowledge of applicable Health & Safety regulations. Successful candidates will enjoy meeting and helping customers either poolside or within the well-equipped gym. They will help with the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the centre from greeting customers at Reception to lifeguarding. Hours of work will be between 4pm-9:30pm Monday to Friday and 6:30am-9:30pm Saturday and Sunday. In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes: Choice of hot and cold meals during working hours Group Personal Pension Scheme (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8% A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff Discounted on-site Gym membership Free car parking on site Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme A friendly and supportive working environment If you wish to apply for this role then please download and complete an application form, which can be found on our website www.ampleforth.org.uk and return to employment@ampleforth.org.uk Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact Will Mulligan, will.mulligan@ampleforth.rog.uk or the St Alban's Sports Centre by calling 01439 766740.