More people, more active, more often

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.

What makes us different?

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:

  • Good rates of pay
  • Performance related bonuses
  • Length of service perks
  • Pension schemes
  • Centre membership
  • Qualification based career development
  • Ride to work scheme
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Cafe and retail discounts
  • Social events

 

Our current Vacancies are shown below:

 

 

 

Climbing Instructor

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 who have a passion for helping others develop and achieve their potential, along with a can-do attitude.  

Hours of work –  Evenings and weekends Flexible hours available.  

Don’t worry if you’re not already qualified as we will pay for 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 around your existing commitments! 

To qualify for a training, you must:

  • Have a fun and engaging personality
  • Be a minimum of 18 years old
  • Love working with children

Salary

SPA/CWLA  £17.00 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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Coaching Vacancies & Training Opportunities

We run a broad range of lessons at Midsomer Norton and Writhlington Leisure Centres and are currently looking for coaches in Climbing, Gymnastics, Tennis and Trampoline.

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, along with a can-do attitude.  

Don’t worry if you’re not already qualified as we will pay for you to gain your level 1 and level 2 qualifications, costing 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 8am right through to 9pm. Hours are flexible and can fit in around your existing commitments! We also have lots of overtime opportunities! 

To qualify for a training, you must:

  • Have a fun and engaging personality
  • Be a minimum of 16 years old
  • Love working with children

Salary (when qualified)

Lead (Level 2)  £17.00 p/h

Assistant (Level 1)  rising to £11.90 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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Community Activator Coach Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard – Writhlington

Hourly rate – £7.74

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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Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship – Writhlington

Hourly Rate – £7.74

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 – Midsomer Norton

Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre 

Hours of work – Saturdays 8 – 11am (3 hours)

Hourly rate of pay – £18 per hour for Level 2 qualified teachers

We are looking for a Swimming Teacher who holds a Level 2 qualification with Swim England, though we also welcome level 1 teachers with a view to progress.

Successful candidates must be passionate about learning to swim and have a focus on their own continued personal development. They will work within our busy programme and must be able to work with all abilities, delivering popular and productive sessions. Previous experience of teaching is desirable but not essential – they must be willing to teach from the side and ideally from in the water at certain stages too.

This role specifically offers 3 hours, 50 weeks a year, teaching Learn to Swim groups from Stage 1 upwards. As part of the team, you’ll also be offered other opportunities within our timetable, both in short term cover and permanent hours as they arise.

The position will be subject to a disclosure check. For more information on the role or to apply, please click here to download an application form and email this or your CV to swimming@dragonflyleisure.co.uk 

Deadline for applicants: 23rd May 2025

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Venue Assistants

Casual Venue Assistant (Open Advert)

Are you looking for some extra cash?

Do you live or attend University in Bath?

Happy to work evenings & weekends?

This role could be for you …….

We are looking for friendly outgoing people to join our Lettings Team at Hayesfield Girls’ School as a Part Time Venue Assistant

You will work efficiently, show initiative and have a hands-on approach. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of this role.  You will also need to be confident and comfortable when dealing with customers, happy to work independently, and a great team player.  You will be the point of contact for customer questions and queries, keeping the centre clean and tidy, and locking and unlocking the building.  An added bonus for university students: there will be time for you to study during your shift! That’s right, once you’ve completed your tasks, we’ll pay you to study!!

Hours of work: Evenings, weekends and school holidays with flexible hours available to suit you!

Pay: £12.80 per hour

Click here to express your interest and a member of our team will be in contact.

 

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Volunteers

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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