Our venue operations roles are at the heart of our busy leisure centres, delivering hands-on service, sparkling spaces, and unforgettable experiences every day.
Whether you’re keeping swimmers safe, greeting visitors with a smile, or maintaining spotless facilities, these roles offer variety and the chance to make a difference. Here's a peek at our most popular roles...
Wet Leisure Attendants: Our lifeguards are the ultimate watchful heroes, ready to dive in and keep everyone safe with a sharp eye and quick reflexes. The role mixes hands-on action: cleaning and polishing the areas, welcoming swimmers with a smile, and being ready for any rescue. It’s never boring – one minute they’re tidying up, the next they might be jumping in for a rescue. They are flexible, helpful, and excellent team players who enjoy chatting with people in a busy pool setting.
Dry Leisure Attendants & Sports Attendants: In the sports halls and dry zones, our Sports and Leisure Attendants whip equipment into shape for games, classes, and events, then pack it away like pros. They deliver top-notch customer service, listening to needs and leaving visitors happy and eager to return. They’re the tidy-up wizards, banishing litter, sprucing toilets and changing rooms, until everything sparkles and is ready for action. Outgoing and reliable, they’re team players who love the energy and variety of busy shifts.
Welcome Hosts: As the cheerful face of our venues, our reception teams greet customers at the door with a warm hello, point the way, and sprinkle a bit of magic to kick off every visit with a bang. They answer questions with a positive attitude, maintain clean and orderly spaces, and help create visits to remember. Vibrant and approachable, they’re people-lovers who thrive on connecting with everyone in a bustling, happy setting.
Catering Assistants: Behind the counter, our café team whips up simple hot bites, cold treats, and steaming drinks, serving them with a side of sunshine. They greet hungry visitors, make them feel right at home, and ensure every nibble is a hit. Keeping the kitchen and seating areas spotless and inviting, they are outgoing, proactive types with bundles of energy, who excel at customer care and enjoy the lively rhythm of food service.
Soft Play Assistants: In the colourful chaos of soft play, our team of playful pros oversees the bounces and giggles, keeping things safe yet wildly fun. They watch over play, lend a gentle hand and chat with kids and parents to enhance the joy. Exceptional customer service means everyone leaves grinning, while they keep every corner impeccably clean. Fun-loving and energetic with a great sense of humour, they create magical moments in this playful, lively area.
Cleaners: Our team of sparkle specialists uphold our shiny reputation, turning venues into gleaming gems – toilets, changing rooms, windows, grounds, the lot. They work during open hours, sharing friendly chats with customers along the way. Our cleaners are diligent, friendly team players who take pride in detail and enjoy contributing to a welcoming community hub.
Gym Instructors: Our gym team delivers lively programmes with energy and engagement, offers tips and motivation, and ensures safe, enjoyable workouts for all. From grown-ups to juniors, they spark exciting sessions that build skills and confidence. Warm and chatty with a true fitness passion, they create a supportive atmosphere that’s as uplifting as a perfect squat.
Operations Supervisors: In the heart of our busy leisure centres, our supervisors keep the wheels turning, oversee shifts, support the staff, and provide standout customer service. They lead the team with a cool head and a kind heart and handle both smooth situations and challenges with care and confidence. Confident yet caring communicators, they’re natural guides who love the thrill of a fast-paced leadership role
Seasonal Roles
From April to September, our golf courses come alive, while during school holidays our holiday club crew brings bursts of energy to the kids’ clubs. These seasonal roles offer flexible hours, fresh air, and the satisfaction of making summers unforgettable for golfers and children alike.
Assistant Greenkeepers: KeepingEdinburgh Leisure’sgolf courses in topshape and welcoming for all. They mow, tidy, and nurture every fairway, green, and path so golfers can enjoy a perfect round in beautiful surroundings. From maintaining beautiful landscapes to supporting community events, they make sure our outdoor spaces into places where people can relax, connect and enjoy a great game of golf!
Golf Welcome Hosts: As the first friendly face golfers see, our Welcome Hosts make every visit easy and enjoyable. They handle bookings, answer questions, keep customer areas clean and tidy and offer a friendly welcome to every visitor.
Holiday Club Leaders: The fun-makers who transform school holidays into action-packed adventures for kids. They run safe, lively sessions full of sports, games, crafts, and themed activities that spark laughs and new friendships. Every holiday becomes a chance for the kids to discover new skills, explore their imagination, and leave saying, ‘That was the best day ever!’
Recruitment Open Days
We host Recruitment Open Days throughout the year for many of our roles. With a wide range of full-time, part-time, permanent and seasonal opportunities available, there’s something for everyone.
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