We pride ourselves on providing a diverse leisure experience within our community. Highly motivated, experienced, well trained and quality driven staff are the back-bone of our success.
Unlike large operators or national chains, we only run local centres, using local people. By keeping things close to home, any surplus that we make gets invested back into our facilities and staff. We feel this will help make a real difference to the community we live in and have invested millions in the last few years alone to enhance our services.
When you work for us, you join a team. Like minded people, working in jobs they enjoy, with colleagues that support each other and opportunities to develop. Some of the perks include:
Our current Vacancies are shown below:
Role – Climbing Instructor
Do you have a head for heights and love working with children and adults?
Then we have the role for you.
We are always on the lookout for highly motivated staff with engaging, fun, and high-energy personalities, a passion for helping others develop and achieve their potential, and a can-do attitude.
Hours of work – Evenings and weekends: Flexible hours are available.
Don’t worry if you’re not already qualified; we will pay you to gain your qualifications. The most important attribute is a fun and engaging personality, so please get in touch if you feel you fit the profile!
Our lessons are flexible and can fit in with your existing commitments!
To qualify for a training, you must:
Salary
SPA/CWLA £18.00 p/h
Site Specific £14.10 p/h
Auto belay/floor walker £12.90 p/h
These positions will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. For more information or to apply, Click here to download an application form and email this or your CV to hr@dragonflyleisure.co.uk
We are always keen to speak to potential candidates so there is no closing date and interviews will be arranged as and when applications arrive.
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We run a broad range of lessons at our Midsomer Norton and Writhlington Centres and are looking for Climbing, Gymnastics, Tennis and Trampoline coaches.
Hours of work – Daytime and evening hours over 7 days a week. Flexible hours available.
We are always on the lookout for highly motivated staff. We are looking for engaging, fun, and high-energy personalities who have a passion for helping others develop and achieve their potential and a can-do attitude.
Don’t worry if you’re not already qualified. We will pay for you to gain your level 1 and level 2 qualifications, up to £1,000! The most important attribute is a fun and engaging personality, so please get in touch if you feel you fit the profile!
Our Lessons run from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The hours are flexible and can fit around your existing commitments. We also have lots of overtime opportunities!
To qualify for a training, you must:
Salary (when qualified)
Lead (Level 2) £18.00 p/h
Assistant (Level 1) rising to £13.80 p/h
These positions will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. For more information or to apply, please send a cover note explaining which courses you would be interested in coaching and why. Click here to download an application form and email this or your CV to hr@dragonflyleisure.co.uk
We are always keen to speak to potential candidates so there is no closing date and interviews will be arranged as and when applications arrive.
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Hourly rate – £8.13
Hours to be discussed at interview.
To view the prospectus for this apprenticeship, please click here.
The Community Activator Coach Level 2 develops skills and knowledge for the learner to deliver and coach a range of physical activities within a community. Learners gain the skills, confidence and knowledge to deliver life-changing coaching to improve people’s health and well-being. Apprentices will become Associate Members of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity once the programme is completed.
KEY DETAILS
Duration: 14 months (on average) plus an End-point Assessment period Modules: 9 Awarded: Level 2 Accredited Apprenticeship Standard Equivalent: 5 GCSEs Prior requirements: None Delivery: Facilitated learning sessions every 4-6 weeks
WHO’S IT FOR?
Community workers for sport for social change charities Activity Leaders in sports clubs, leisure centres, schools and local authorities Community Activators for youth work agencies and housing associations Coaches across the sport and fitness sector Job roles: Activity Leader, Sports Coach, Community Activator, Community Worker, Outreach Officer
Closing date – Please click here to register your interest ahead of positions opening up to September 2025. Interviews will not take place until they become available.
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Hourly Rate – £8.13
Hours – 30 hours per week including evenings and weekends, lasting a minimum of 14 months and up to 2 years, based on performance.
To view the prospectus for this apprenticeship, please click here.
The Leisure Team Member is responsible for a range of operational duties such as assisting with the opening and closing of the facility, undertaking routine maintenance of equipment and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the leisure environment. Working on reception and with customers, it’s a social and rewarding experience. On completion of this standard apprentices will be competent in five key areas including leisure and fitness operations, reception duties, swimming teaching and other coaching duties, gym instruction and leading group activities.
KEY DETAILS
Duration: 14 months (on average) with an End-point Assessment period Modules: 8 Awarded: Level 2 Accredited Apprenticeship Standard Equivalent: 5 GCSEs Prior requirements: None Delivery: Facilitated learning sessions every 4-6 weeks.
Closing Date – Available now! Please click here to register your interest.
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Swimming Teacher (Level 2)
Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Swimming Teacher to join our busy and successful Learn to Swim programme at Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre.
Hours Available
Applicants are welcome to apply for any or all of these hours, with additional overtime opportunities available.
Rate of Pay
About the Role
You will deliver high-quality swimming lessons as part of our Learn to Swim programme, which runs for 50 weeks per year and caters for all abilities, from Ducklings through to advanced levels.
The successful candidate will:
About You
As part of our team, you’ll also have access to additional hours, including short-term cover and permanent opportunities as they arise.
Safeguarding
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please download an application form and email it, or your CV, to:
📧 swimming@dragonflyleisure.co.uk
Application deadline: 4th February 2026
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are reaching out to enthusiastic volunteers to help assist on our coaching programme.
Volunteering enables you to grow as a person. You’ll develop leadership, communication and organisational skills, that you will be able to use in all areas of life.
Coaching opportunities in the sports below:
Gymnastics
Trampolining
Tennis
Dance
If you feel you have the personality and skills to help make a difference then please complete and submit the form below :
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At Dragonfly Leisure you can enjoy the very best equipment, an indoor heated swimming pool, steam and sauna facilities, racquet sports, an indoor climbing wall plus over 180 classes per week!
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