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Sports Course Helper – Places Leisure (Pool & Dry Lessons)
About the Role
Places for People Group is a social enterprise committed to creating thriving communities by building homes and delivering inclusive services. Places Leisure is dedicated to changing lives by creating active places and fostering healthy, well-being-focused environments.
This role supports the delivery of Sports courses, both wet (pool) and dry, ensuring high-quality lessons and courses for our participants. As a Sports Course Helper, you’ll work alongside instructors to provide exceptional support, from participant registration to managing equipment and assisting with teaching practices.
About You
You’ll be an energetic, people-focused individual passionate about helping others achieve their best. While previous experience isn’t mandatory, familiarity or a personal interest in participating in sports will allow you to share insights and enhance the learning experience. Key traits include:
- Hands-on enthusiasm for supporting sports and fitness activities
- Reliability and flexibility to adapt to variable working hours
- Strong commitment to creating an inclusive and positive environment
Responsibilities
Your role will involve:
- Assisting sports instructors in delivering high-quality lessons and courses
- Supporting participants with equipment setup and safety guidance
- Ensuring smooth registration, participation tracking, and a welcoming environment
- Offering encouragement and participation-friendly support during lessons
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organisation in both wet and dry facilities
Requirements
No formal qualifications are required, but you should:
- Be comfortable working with a variety of ages and abilities
- Have or develop a friendly, encouraging approach to motivation
- Hold a current first aid certification or be willing to obtain one (preference may be given to certified candidates)
- Pass a DBS check (standard for positions involving working with children or vulnerable adults)
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Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Flexible working (part-time, shift, job share, or 7-day working patterns)
- Over 80% of colleagues work part-time—enabling a personalised schedule
- ** willingly purchased** extra annual leave
Rewards & Wellbeing
- 2% company-wide qualifying bonus scheme
- Annual fitness pass covering you, one nominated adult, and up to four juniors
- Discounts of up to 50% on centre activities, shop items, and café meals
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs (up to £500 annual saving)
- Free Financial and Pension Advice
Development & Support
- Continuing skill-building options with ongoing training and development programs
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Diverse operational areas providing enriching work experiences
Perks & Exclusives
- Discounted offers across cinemas, retail stores, and entertainment
- Working in a dynamic social enterprise with robust employee recognition programs
Your Next Step
If you’re eager to enhance the lives of others through sports, cater to diverse audiences, and grow professionally, this role is an exciting opportunity.
Now’s the time to act! Apply in just 5 minutes by uploading a CV and a brief supporting statement showcasing how you meet the role’s expectations.
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Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
At Places for People Group, we foster an inclusive work culture where everyone can thrive.
Armed Forces Commitment
We honour the Armed Forces Covenant – guaranteeing an interview for:
- Current serving personnel
- Reservists
- Armed forces veterans (including those with injuries/ill health)
- Cadet instructors and military spouses/partners
Disability Confident (Level 2 Employer)
We’re proud members of the Disability Confident scheme, guaranteeing interviews for candidates who:
- Meet our essential criteria
- Identify as having a disability under the Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI)
Neurodiversity Support
We recognise traditional interviews may not suit every applicant. Neurodiverse candidates meeting the role's qualifications are guaranteed an interview if they request it.
Safeguarding at Places Leisure
Safeguarding is core to our mission. Fun and inclusion begin with protecting everyone’s safety.
This extends to children, young people, and adults at risk of harm or neglect through robust policies, clear protocols, and fundamental principles of care.
All employees undergo pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance where relevant, ensuring that our practices uphold and promote trust. We expect all colleagues to uphold these standards responsibly.
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