Dryside Leisure Assistant - Colchester, Essex Contract type: Casual Working hours: As and when required Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. We are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex. Leisure World’s Sport & Leisure service operate several leisure facilities including purpose-built Sports Park facility, 3G Rugby Pitches, 1-mile cycle track, multi-function sports halls, swimming programme, Aqua Springs Day Wellness Spa and operate a state-of-the-art fitness Technogym Wellness fitness facility and deliver over 100 live class timetable each week. The Council are seeking casual Leisure Assistants (Dryside) to ensure that the highest possible standards of customer service are always met, including reception duties, holiday activities and birthday parties. The role As an essential member of the Leisure World team, you will provide an engaging and motivating environment of quality service experiences and childcare provision. This will include setting up party sessions - bouncy castles, music and furniture, delivering activities and clearing up following the party. You will also be liaising with parents and will ensure that safety measures are adhered to throughout the day. This role will be predominantly Saturday and Sundays during school term dates with the opportunity to work weekdays delivering other areas of Children's Services during holiday periods. The role shall also contribute towards the overall safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Centre. Qualifications and skills required To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about working with children, well organised, can work independently. Full training will be provided. What we offer The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement. Other benefits include: Free Gym Discounted Membership options (including Aqua Springs Day Spa) 20% off food and beverage Travel and online retail discounts Excellent training, development and progression opportunities An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children's Barred List check is required for this post. This vacancy has no closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time; therefore early submission of your application is encouraged. Interviews will be held as and when candidates are successfully shortlisted.