Leisure Attendant - Castle Point Borough Council

Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Leisure Attendant on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council.

To see the full job advert and apply, please click HERE.

Leisure Attendant - Waterside Leisure Centre & Runnymede

• Qualified & Unqualified - Training Provided in February if Unqualified
• Closing date: 31/3/2026 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing submissions as they are received.

Please specify in your supportive statement which work pattern you would be interested in applying for, either Full time or Casual.

Why Castle Point?

Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and community focused. The council aims to provide high quality, financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision making, and local democracy. We seek to transform, modernise, and improve performance, supporting and enabling the communities within our jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.

Our Values

Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus.

All positions will be inclusive of both leisure centres, Waterside Farm Leisure Centre and Runnymede Leisure Centre.

Working Hours

Hours vary inline with service operating times: Monday to Friday 06:30 - 22:30, Saturday 07:00 - 18:30 and Sunday 07:00 - 20:30.

The Opportunity

The Leisure Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for all leisure centre users. This includes supervising activities, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with daily operations. The role upholds safety regulations, supervises the poolside area, promotes positive user experiences, and contributes to the overall success of the leisure centre.

Accountabilities

• Supervise swimming pool sessions, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate action in line with Pool Safety Operating Procedures.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Clean internal and external areas and maintain the facilities to a high standard following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Be helpful, polite and courteous, providing excellent customer care at all times.
• Be responsible for erecting, dismantling and storing equipment within the facility/facilities according to the timetable of activities and events.
• Assist with deliveries as instructed, ensuring safe storage of stock.
• Enforce all rules associated with facility use to ensure safety and enjoyment of all customers.
• Report any damaged equipment or building fabric immediately.
• Work at any of Council's leisure facilities as required.
• Comply with centres operating procedures and be aware of any responsibilities contained therein (e.g. Emergency Action Plan).

The Experience You Will Bring

• A positive 'can do' attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety.
• Ability to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts to meet service requirements.

Benefits of this role include

• FREE gym membership
• Large pension contribution
• Ongoing CPD training for employee growth
• Part of a multiple award winning team
• Opportunities to become multi skilled

EEO Statements

Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We will interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements. We also commit to interviewing all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements. Please contact our recruiters if you require reasonable adjustments during the process.

Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Contact Information

If you have queries or require further information, please email Connor Hollington at or Tiffany Tedham at .

Related Documents

• PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025 (238kb)
• Leisure Attendant JD - June 2024 (197kb)