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Careers

We employ people across a range of different positions, ranging from Barista to Class Instructor to Lifeguard. We regularly post job opportunities on this page so check back for more updates. If you would like to express an interest about working at Oxley Sports Centre or enquire about vacancies please get in touch with Samantha Kirk - Centre Manager.

Please use our application form to apply for vacancies. We regret that we are unable to accept CV's.

Current Vacancies:

Full Time Recreation Assistant

To assist in the daily operation of the centre and swimming pool, ensuring a safe, clean and customer orientated service is provided at all times.

All candidates must be:

Enthusiastic, Positive and Motivated
Applicants will ideally hold an NPLQ but training can be given to the right candidate
Ability to work in a team
Flexible, willing and happy to work shifts including evenings and weekends
Happy to take on additional responsibilities as and when required

Benefits

Competitive salary
Complementary full membership for yourself and 3 family members
Access to a variety of training opportunities within the leisure industry
Staff discounts on retail and the Coffee Pod
Regular, set contracted hours

To apply download the application form from or pick one up from Reception and return to Dean Martin, Operations and Membership Manager. For more information call Dean on 01935 818270 or email him on d.martin@oxleysc.com.

Closing Date: 20th January 2020

Sports & Leisure Apprentice

(18 month initial contract)

We offer the opportunity to advance in the leisure industry with the chance to gain 5 qualifications; NPLQ, L2 Fitness, L2 Operations, STA Swim Teacher Award and First Aid at Work. We offer on-going in house training and an opportunity to work in different areas including poolside, reception, swim teaching, holiday activities and hospitality.

Main Duties

Assist in the day to day operation of the sports centre, ensuring that all health and safety legislation, codes of practice and operating procedures are complied with at all times.

To ensure that all loose equipment is erected and dismantled on time in accordance with recommendations and code of practice and used correctly by members and visitors at all times.

To gain, hold and keep valid the National Pool Lifeguard. Attendance to staff training is requisite to ensuring validity of your qualification.

To constantly supervise the swimming pool (when on pool duty) to ensure the safety and welfare of all users in accordance with the company’s operating procedures.

To attend a minimum of 1 NPLQ based staff training sessions per month.

To meet required standards of coursework and to meet agreed deadlines.

To operate on a shift rota basis as a member of the Team, incorporating evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required to effectively cover all departments and opening hours.

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the centre including the swimming pool, changing areas, sports hall, squash courts and astro turf.

Solicit customer feedback and implement the social programme for members.

Complete regular equipment inspection reports and take any required action.

To apply download the application form from or pick one up from Reception and return to Dean Martin, Operations and Membership Manager. For more information call Dean on 01935 818270 or email him on d.martin@oxleysc.com.

Climbing Instructor

(Regular class once a week with occasional cover)

Main Duties:

To organise the coaching programme

To arrange the courses and activities for the attendees and arrange equipment for the activities.

To ensure age ratios are adhered to and staffing adequate.

To ensure that all attendees are supervised at all times.

To manage the staff assisting with the activities.

To ensure that all locations of activities are clean tidy and ready for use for the children and all equipment used is neat and tidy.

Complete any regular equipment inspections and take any required action

Hold the relevant and current qualifications for your particular sport.

To apply download the application form from or pick one up from Reception and return to Gemma Hesketh, Sports Development, Activities, Marketing and FOH Manager. For more information call Gemma on 01935 818270 or email her on g.hesketh@oxleysc.com.

Part Time Receptionist

(20 hours per week)

All candidates must be:

Regular set shifts including one weekend in every 4 weeks
Experienced in a busy customer service environment
Cash Handling experience
Sales and Promotional Experience
Enthusiastic and Passionate about working in the Leisure Industry

Benefits

Free membership to the Centre
20% discount on memberships for those living at the same address
Access to a variety of training opportunities within the leisure industry
Staff Discounts
Regular, set contracted hours
Pension Scheme

To apply download the application form from or pick one up from Reception and return to Gemma Hesketh, Front of House Manager. For more information call Gemma on 01935 818270 or email her on

Closing Date: 31st January 2020