Leisure centre assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Leisure centre assistants help and supervise visitors using leisure centre facilities.

Typical task
Working hours
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Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Take residents on community outings.

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Leisure centre assistants typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Leisure centre assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
16,125 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Leisure centre assistant

16,756 GBP

Average salary for part-time Leisure centre assistant

Average salary for full-time Leisure centre assistant

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Salary over time for Leisure centre assistant

Salary for this role has increased over time

14,514 GBP
15,818 GBP
17,051 GBP
16,766 GBP
16,125 GBP
16,745 GBP

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Future outlook for Leisure centre assistants

Balanced outlook

15 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Fair outlook

67% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Leisure centre assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

62% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
25% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
8% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You could take a college course, which may help when looking for work. Courses include:

Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Sport

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What soft skills do I need?

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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Leisure centre assistant. Check that you know:

Data base user interface and query software Database software; Recordkeeping software

Desktop publishing software Microsoft Publisher

Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Office suite software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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