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 run a broad range of lessons at Midsomer Norton and Writhlington Leisure Centres and are currently looking for coaches in Climbing, Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, 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:
Salary (when qualified)
Lead (Level 2) £15.75 p/h
Assistant (Level 1) rising to £11.05 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 – £7.37
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 2024. Interviews will not take place until they become available.
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Positions likely to become available from March – September 2024.
Hourly Rate – £7.37
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. On completion of this standard apprentices will be competent in five key areas including leisure and fitness operations, lifeguard duties, swimming teaching 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.
WHO’S IT FOR?
Alongside their operational duties there are five key areas of work all leisure team members will cover: leisure and fitness operations, lifeguard duties, swimming teaching duties, gym instruction and leading group activities. They act as a Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher, Gym Instructor and Group Activity Leads. Job roles: Recreation Assistant, Recreation Supervisor, Leisure Attendant, Leisure Assistant, Leisure Professional, Fitness Instructor.
Closing Date – Please click here to register your interest ahead of positions opening between March and September 2024. Interviews will not take place until they become available.
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Midsomer Norton Leisure Centre
Hours of work – Permanent availability for Saturdays 8 – 12pm and Sundays 9 – 10am. Flexible opportunities are also available, covering holiday and sickness as required during the week and weekends.
Hourly rate of pay – £15.75 per hour for Level 2 qualified teachers (preferred). £11.05 per hour for Level 1 qualified teachers.
We are looking for Swimming Teachers who hold preferably a Level 2 qualification with Swim England. 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 and they must be willing to teach from the side and in the water.
This role or roles offer permanent hours on Saturday mornings, 8 – 12pm and or Sunday mornings, 9 – 10am. These roles would also offer cover opportunities, ranging between 9.00am – 12pm, 1.30 – 3pm and 3.30 – 6pm weekdays and at weekends covering holiday and sickness absence.
This 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 jpurchase@dragonflyleisure.co.uk
Deadline for applicants: 9th November 2023
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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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