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:
We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated young people who are ready to learn, and gain valuable experience in a supportive and exciting environment. An interest in sport, fitness, coaching or wellbeing is essential to our values, but no previous experience is necessary – just a willingness to get involved and make a difference in your community!
At Dragonfly Leisure, we believe your future shouldn’t wait until adulthood. Whether you’re passionate about sport, fitness, coaching, wellbeing, or simply want to gain real-world experience, we can help you take you take the first step, Please complete the link below.
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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 £18.40 p/h
Site Specific £14.40 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) £18.40 p/h
Assistant (Level 1) rising to £14.10 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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Midsomer Norton & Writhlington Leisure Centres
Hours: Both regular, fixed-timetable opportunities and cover work available.
Pay: £25.40 per session, plus an occupancy-based bonus of £5 per class.
Closing date: 24 November 2026
About the role
We’re looking for enthusiastic and passionate Group Exercise Instructors to join our team across Midsomer Norton and Writhlington Leisure Centres.
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in our timetables, delivering classes to studios full of energetic, motivated members, as well as helping those who need a little extra encouragement to get moving!
Working alongside a friendly, hands-on team of instructors, you’ll help us deliver over 80 classes a week across our centres. We’re looking for people with energy, personality and a genuine passion for fitness and wellbeing, who can inspire our members to achieve their goals, enjoy being active and feel part of a community.
What are we looking for?
We’re open-minded about the styles of exercise you teach and the qualifications you hold. Whether your specialism is Les Mills, kettlebells, HYROX, Pilates, yoga or something completely different, we’d love to hear what you can bring to our timetable!
We want to offer our members a varied programme that caters for different interests, abilities and goals. Perhaps you’re a natural performer who loves bringing energy and excitement to a studio, or maybe your strength lies in delivering calmer, more mindful sessions focused on health and wellbeing. Either way, there could be a place for you on our team.
You’ll be friendly, reliable and motivated, with a passion for helping people enjoy exercise and get the most out of their sessions. Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to great customer service are essential.
An informal assessment of your coaching and delivery ability will form part of the interview process.
How to apply
Interested in joining us?
We review applications as they arrive and may offer positions to suitable candidates before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please send your CV and a covering note to ccracknell@dragonflyleisure.co.uk, or download the application pack at the bottom of this page and return your completed application to the same email address.
We look forward to hearing what you could bring to our team!
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Hours – Part time, 18.40 per week
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Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre
Hours: Regular weekly hours available on Wednesdays, 3.30–6.30pm, plus daytime school swimming on Thursdays, 11am–12pm and 1.30–2.30pm. We also have flexible cover opportunities for lots of sessions that run between 8.30am and 6.30pm to cover annual leave and sickness.
Pay: £18.40 per hour for Level 2 Swimming Teachers. Level 1 Swimming Teachers are also welcome to apply, with a pay rate of £14.10 per hour.
Closing date: 24 November 2026
About the role
We’re looking for passionate and motivated Swimming Teachers to join our busy and successful Learn to Swim programme at Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, delivering engaging swimming lessons to learners of different ages and abilities. Working alongside a friendly, supportive team, you’ll help our swimmers develop their confidence, learn essential water safety skills and progress towards their swimming goals.
Our Learn to Swim programme provides plenty of opportunities to share your enthusiasm for swimming and inspire the next generation of confident swimmers.
You can apply for any or all of the advertised hours, with additional overtime opportunities available.
What will you be doing?
Our Learn to Swim programme runs for 50 weeks a year, catering for all abilities, from our youngest Ducklings through to advanced swimmers in the late stages.
As part of the team, you will:
Deliver safe, engaging and productive swimming lessons.
Adapt your teaching to support swimmers of different ages, abilities and confidence levels.
Teach from the poolside and, where appropriate, in the water.
Help learners develop their skills, confidence and water safety awareness.
Contribute positively to a busy timetable and supportive team environment.
Take an active interest in your own professional development.
About you
We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and approachable individuals who are passionate about swimming and enjoy helping others learn.
Ideally, you will hold a Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification. However, Level 1 Swimming Teachers are also encouraged to apply, with support available to help you progress to Level 2.
Whether you’re looking for regular weekly hours, flexible cover work or the opportunity to develop your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you.
There may also be opportunities to take on additional hours, including short-term cover and permanent positions as they become available.
How to apply
Interested in joining us?
We review applications as they arrive and may offer positions to suitable candidates before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please send your CV and a covering note to swimming@dragonflyleisure.co.uk, or download the application pack at the bottom of this page and return your completed application to the same email address.
We look forward to hearing what you could bring to our team!
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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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