Are you enthusiastic, dynamic and an innovative individual? If so, we are looking for someone like you to work at one of our nine sites within South Downs Leisure.
If you are interested in finding out more about a vacancy, click on the job title and you will see full details of the vacancy and a link to an online application form.
Thank you for your interest in Work Experience with South Downs Leisure.
At South Downs Leisure we have found over the years that students don’t benefit from a 1-week work experience placement. We as an organisation like to get to know you the student and vice versa, we also like to consider your requirements and where you would be best placed in one of our 9 sites.
To enhance your experience managers, we like to offer a longer-term placement e.g., 1 day a week over a month or longer. These can be mutually agreed between you and your parent/guardian. Managers have the discretion to offer work experience placements to students with specific skills and requirements which would benefit both you and the organisation.
If this arrangement is still of interest to you, please email hr@southdownsleisure.co.uk with details of any current experience and skills, contact details plus which site would be convenient and we will forward your details onto the relevant Managers at our sites for consideration.
We also do sometimes have roles available that are suitable for younger people. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for any live roles available to apply for – www.southdownsleisure.co.uk/careers
Thanks again for your interest in work experience with South Downs Leisure.
We are seeking an experienced financial professional to join our esteemed Board of Trustees.
The successful candidate will be an established financial professional poised to take on a pivotal role. They will preferably be a qualified accountant bringing a wealth of experience in financial management, budgeting, or financial analysis. Their career will have provided them with a practical understanding of financial operations, ideally showcasing a history of participation in the charitable or leisure sectors.
An in-depth knowledge of financial governance, compliance, and risk management will be integral to their skill set. They will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the values and mission of South Downs Leisure, underpinning their drive to contribute positively to the organisation’s objectives.
What’s the Role…
This voluntary role is a unique opportunity to contribute your financial expertise, particularly in financial management and analysis, to help shape the strategic direction of our organisation and make a positive impact on the local community.
The Board convenes for in-person meetings on a quarterly basis, typically scheduled for March, June, September, and December. The duration of these meetings is approximately 90 to 120 minutes.
On occasion, extraordinary meetings of the Board may be called to address matters necessitating additional deliberation, although it should be noted that such instances are rare.
Furthermore, our organisation maintains three distinct subcommittees operating in the areas of Finance, People & Governance, and Remuneration. The incoming Financial Trustee will be expected to serve as a dedicated member of the Finance Subcommittee. There also exists the opportunity, should the appointee choose, to participate in the other two committees. These meetings take place quarterly via MS Teams and last 60-90 minutes.
Please email your expression of interest to julie.bateman@southdownsleisure.co.uk by Friday 8th November 2024.
Employment Type
Volunteer (Expenses paid)
Job Location
Varied, predominently Field Place Manor House & Barns and remote
Email your expression of interest
What’s the Role…
You will form part of the cleaning team, dedicated to providing a great experience for our customers, you will support with a range of tasks including; dusting, hoovering, cleaning and disinfecting toilets, showers and changing rooms, in addition to keeping public areas tidy and pristine, if you feel you can go that extra mile for our customers we would love to welcome you to the team.
About you…
The successful candidate will need great customer care skills, attention to detail with a passion for high standards who thrives in a busy environment.
Previous experience in a cleaning role would be advantageous but isn’t essential as we will provide training.
Closing date Wednesday 15th January 2024
Employment Type
Part time
Job Location
Splashpoint Leisure Centre
Working Hours
25 hours per week
Mon 3-7PM
Tues 5-8AM & 3-7PM
Wed 3-7PM
Thurs 3-7PM
Fri 5-8AM & 6-9PM
Base Salary
National Minimum Wage
The successful candidate will need great customer care skills and be prepared to work a shift pattern which will include some early starts, late finishes, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The candidate must have experience of working in a large, comparable leisure facility and managing / motivating a team.
Our successful applicant will report into the Senior Duty Manager & Operations Manager and be responsible for supervising the day to day running of Wadurs swimming pool and all activities within the facility. You will be working as part of a small, friendly team dedicated to ensuring all our customers satisfaction. You will and be expected to assist in the setting up of various activities and ensure that cleanliness, safety, and great customer experience is maintained throughout the facility. A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required or the ability to attend and complete a training course.
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Location
Wadurs Swimming Pool
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Base Salary
£23,248 – £25,909 Per year
The successful candidate will need great customer care skills and be prepared to work a shift pattern which will include some early starts, late finishes, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The candidate must have experience of working in a large, comparable leisure facility and managing / motivating a team
Our successful applicant will report into the Senior Duty Manager & Operations manager and be responsible for supervising the day to day running of Sea Lanes swimming pool and all activities within the facility. You will be working as part of a small, friendly team dedicating to ensuring all our customers satisfaction. You will and be expected to assist in the setting up of various activities and ensure that cleanliness, safety, and great customer experience is maintained throughout the facility. A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required or the ability to attend and complete a training course.
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sea Lanes
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Base Salary
£21,932-£24,442 Per year
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual, who will be heavily involved in the set up and running of activities at the centre. A strong work ethic and a real passion for the fitness and leisure industry.
Our successful candidate will be a strong, confident swimmer. A current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential. You will need good customer skills and be prepared to work a shift pattern to include early starts, late finishes, some weekends, and Bank Holidays.
To become a Lifeguard with South Downs Leisure you will be required to do a swim test prior to interview and if successful at interview we may consider paying for your NPLQ course. However to qualify for this funding you will be required to work at least 100 hours over a year (post qualification) and all lifeguards must undertake working a weekend shift. If you leave before you have worked the 100 hours you will be required to pay back the cost of the NPLQ course fee
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sea Lanes
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Base Salary
£9.46 per hour up to NLW Per hour
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual, who will be heavily involved in the set up and running of activities at the centre. A strong work ethic and a real passion for the fitness and leisure industry.
Our successful candidate will be a strong, confident swimmer. A current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification is essential. You will need good customer skills and be prepared to work a shift pattern to include early starts, late finishes, some weekends, and Bank Holidays.
To become a Lifeguard with South Downs Leisure you will be required to do a swim test prior to interview and if successful at interview we may consider paying for your NPLQ course. However to qualify for this funding you will be required to work at least 100 hours over a year (post qualification) and all lifeguards must undertake working a weekend shift.
If you leave before you have worked the 100 hours you will be required to pay back the cost of the NPLQ course fee.
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Location
Wadurs Swimming Pool
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Base Salary
£9.46 per hour up to NLW Per hour
A Level 1 Qualification is required for this post.
Are you a level 1 qualified assistant swimming instructor, enthusiastic, conscientious with excellent customer care skills? If yes, you could just be who we are looking for.
We have a vacancy for assistant swimming instructors to join the AquaSchool Team at Splashpoint Leisure Centre and/or Wadurs Swimming Pool on a zero hours contract.
The roles are to assist in the teaching of pre-school classes to children enrolled in our busy swim school
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Location
Splashpoint Leisure Centre and/or Wadurs Swimming Pool
Working Hours
Causal (term time working)
Base Salary
£9.56-£10.42 Per hour
A Level 2 Qualification is required for this post.
Are you a level 2 qualified swimming instructor, enthusiastic, conscientious with excellent customer care skills, If so, you could just be who we are looking for.
We have a vacancy for assistant swimming instructors to join the AquaSchool Team at Splashpoint Leisure Centre and/or Wadurs Swimming Pool on a zero hours contract.
The roles are to assist in the teaching of pre-school classes to children enrolled in our busy swim school.
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Location
Splashpoint Leisure Centre and/or Wadurs Swimming Pool
Working Hours
Zero hours
Base Salary
£16.06 Per hour
You must hold a Level 2 qualification for this role.
We are seeking Level 2 or higher Gymnastics Coaches. South Downs Leisure are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable coaches to support and develop their expanding gymnastics programme on a zero hours contract.
To deliver high quality Gymnastics sessions for our junior members.
You will be responsible for planning, leading and delivering gymnastics sessions to our Junior customers.
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Location
Davison Leisure Centre
Working Hours
6 hours per week term time Wednesdays & Friday – 17:30 – 19:30 Saturdays – 9:00-11:00
Base Salary
£14.71 SCP26 Per hour
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual. A strong work ethic and a real passion for the fitness and leisure industry. The individual must hold the British Gymnastics Level 2 Trampoline Coach award.
You will be responsible for ensuring the comfort and safety of all visitors, you will be setting up equipment/activities, carrying out cleaning duties and dealing with any additional customer requirements. This role entails delivering safe and enjoyable trampoline sessions to a range of ages/abilities.
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Location
Worthing Leisure Centre and Davison Leisure Centre, Worthing, West Sussex Sussex
Working Hours
Thursdays 18:00 – 20:15, occasional Saturday morning hours and/or general casual hours
Base Salary
£14.71 SCP26 Per hour
At South Downs Leisure, we offer more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career experience enriched with numerous benefits.
From competitive salaries and opportunities for career progression to comprehensive training programs and a supportive work environment, we prioritise the professional growth and development of our employees.
Additionally, as a member of our team, you’ll enjoy perks such as a heavily discounted membership package, access to our state-of-the-art facilities, various employee discounts and a matched pension scheme.
Staff can also be nominated monthly for Employee of the Month and we hold a presigious annual Staff Awards each year at Field Place Manor House.
For any singers, South Downs Leisure run a staff choir.
At South Downs Leisure, we value diversity, teamwork, and dedication, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in their community whilst advancing their careers.
A competitive pension with Legal and General
Discounted FIT4 Membership
Savings on top UK attractions
Weekly discounted staff choir
Ability to save money on the cost of a new bike
Loan up to £100 to purchase any second-hand bike
Monthly, yearly and team awards
Personal growth and development
World café Day is a structured conversational process for staff from our various centres to discuss a topic at several small tables like those in a café and share their ideas of what we currently do, how we could do it better, new ideas for the future etc. Some degree of formality may be retained to make sure that everyone gets a chance to speak. Although pre-defined topics have been agreed upon at the beginning, outcomes or solutions are not decided in advance. The assumption is that collective discussion can shift people’s conceptions and encourage collective action.
Staff find this event inspiring, informative, and engaging especially meeting other staff members from different sites and are happy to know that it could contribute to SDL’s Strategy Planning for the future.
Application forms can be completed online or downloaded, completed and emailed to application.forms@southdownsleisure.co.uk or posted to Human Resources, Field Place Manor House & Barns, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1NP
NO CV’s or agency applications please – these will not be considered.
Apply Online Now Download Application FormWe would encourage you to disclose your disability or long-term condition at the point of application. Having a diverse group of employees is important to us and we aim to select employees with the greatest potential to succeed in our organisation, regardless of their background and circumstances. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer
South Downs Leisure have a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. And where necessary we will undertake pre-employment checks
Please indicate if you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to apply or attend an interview, or which you wish us to take into account when considering your application. Reasonable adjustments are things like sign language interpreters, altering the time of the interview, or making the interview room accessible for you.
If you would like to discuss your disability requirements further, please contact HR@southdownsleisure.co.uk or by telephoning 01903 905050
South Downs Leisure is proud to be a disability confident employer.
Due to a high number of applications for our roles, if you have not heard from us by 28 days of the closing date then you have been unsuccessful this time. However, we thank you for your interest in South Downs Leisure and please keep an eye on our website for any further roles
As a leading provider of leisure and recreational services in the South East, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of growth, development, and excellence.
Whether you’re passionate about fitness, customer service, administration, or management, we offer a diverse range of roles suited to your skills and aspirations.
Join our dedicated team and enjoy a supportive environment where innovation thrives, and personal and professional development are paramount. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking a new challenge, South Downs Leisure provides the platform for you to flourish and make a meaningful impact within our community. Explore our career pathways today and unlock your full potential with us
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