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Leisure Attendant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
27/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
£12.85 p/h
Job Category:
Youth / Community / Leisure Services
Vacancy ID:
301223
Employment Location:
Newton Aycliffe
Closing date:
11 Sep
Further Information
Job title: Leisure Attendant

Salary: £12.85 per hour + 12.07% holiday pay entitlement

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Evenings and weekends (extra hours also optional during school holidays & across other ALP Active locations)

Working Pattern: Part time

Location: Greenfield Academy, Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF

Who are ALP Active?

This is an exciting time to join ALP Active, as we look to expand our provision into more communities and strengthen our community programme in all our schools. Each school within the Advance Learning Partnership are able to identify facilities which can be made available to hire by the community, during out of school hours. The facilities are then advertised and hired by a range of organisations, individuals, and franchises to provide activities for people of all ages to attend.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for customer focused Leisure Attendant to work across our partner school sites. As the Leisure Attendant, you will play a key role in supporting and overseeing bookings during our opening hours.

We are looking for a hands-on, pro-active, and organised approach. This role suits somebody who has a passion for people, and some previous experience of working in a sport & leisure facility.

Key roles and responsibilities
  • A key holder for our partner school sport & leisure facilities
  • To undertake safety and operational checks of the building, environment and equipment and to rectify, where appropriate, or report any faults or problems
  • Adhering to all health and safety risk assessments, ALP Active policies and procedures
  • Confident with lone working
  • Having a flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of ALP Active & the school
  • Be committed to providing a first class service for all sports and leisure facilities
  • To support the school in achieving its vision to be an outstanding school and a centre of excellence for community engagement
  • Providing front desk reception services to clients
  • Ensuring all facilities are open, clean, clear and safe to use before usage
  • Ensure that all facilities are clean, tidy and ready for the next school day which would include light cleaning duties
What do we require for the role?
  • A friendly and confident team player with a positive attitude
  • An organised, individual who has the ability to multitask
  • Applicants must be 18 years old or above due to lone working
  • Driving license (desirable, but not essential)
  • Punctual and reliable at all times
  • The ability to problem solve
  • Knowledge of the sport and leisure industry
Completed applications must be received by Friday 11th September 12:00pm 2026 addressed to:

Advance Learning Partnership
Whitworth Lane
Spennymoor
Co. Durham
DL16 7LN

or by e-mail to s.edwards@alpactive.org.uk

Please ensure you also complete and return the required DCCR form.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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