Trafford Leisure is looking for outstanding people to join our team, in the role of Team Leader (Senior Leisure Assistant).
Location: Altrincham (due to open in early 2025)
Salary: £12.92 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week
Why Join Us?
We’re not just opening a leisure centre; we’re building a hub for health, wellness, and community. MOVE Altrincham features:
* A 25m swimming pool and 20m learner pool
* A cutting-edge gym and wellness spaces
* A state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Spa
Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We’re looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help us achieve this vision during this exciting time of transformation.
The role: In this role of Team Leader / Senior Leisure Assistant, you will be responsible for:
* Provide excellent customer service, ensuring all visitors feel welcome and valued.
* Assist the Duty Manager with daily operations, including opening, closing, and ensuring smooth facility management.
* Manage difficult situations and guide the team in resolving customer concerns effectively.
* Collaborate with other teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service for all customers.
* Work with your Manager to identify areas for service improvement and share ideas to meet customer needs.
* Greet visitors warmly, respond to inquiries, and ensure customer satisfaction.
* Support sales and retention efforts by engaging with customers, generating leads, and building long-term relationships.
* Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and ready for use.
* Prepare activity areas and equipment to align with scheduled programmes.
* Provide lifeguard support, maintaining a safe swimming environment for all customers.
What We’re Looking For in the role of Team Leader / Senior Leisure Assistant:
* A RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification, or a commitment to obtaining one prior to starting.
* Ideally some form of supervisor or team leader experience.
* A commitment to our values of Making a Difference, Being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity, and bringing Energy and Empathy to everything you do.
What you can expect from us?
£12.92 per hour
* A structured, supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
* 32 days holiday, increasing to 38 days after five years (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Access to a pension scheme and company sick pay.
* Health and wellness benefits, including:
o 24/7 access to a GP.
o Confidential counselling and employee assistance programs.
o Heavily discounted fitness memberships for you and your family.
o Access to a perks and discounts program.
* Free fitness membership, saving you up to £450 annually.
Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI)
Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
If you need any help or support to apply for a position with us, then please get in touch at supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk and we would be happy to discuss. We look forward to receiving your application.
The Next Steps
Ready to make a difference? Apply today to the role of Team Leader / Senior Leisure Assistant by completing our application form and attaching your CV. Be sure to specify the role and Centre you’re applying for.
Closing date for applications is 3rd February 2025.
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