Health Fitness and Leisure Assistant - Part-time


Company:	Henshaws
Salary:	from £13.05 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Harrogate, HG1 4ED
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

Company Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

We are looking for a Health Fitness and Leisure Assistant to join our team at Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate. This is a rewarding and hands on role supporting learners with a range of disabilities to access our sports and fitness centre. This role would suit someone who is compassionate, proactive and committed to helping others achieve their potential.

Your duties will include:

Lifeguarding swimming lessons

General tidying and cleaning of the gym and pool areas.

Helping to keep the Health & Leisure Centre clean, safe and welcoming for students and guests.

Assisting with general day-to-day duties around the centre.

Some weekend working will be required.

We can also support you in completing a Pool Plant Room Operator Course, giving you the opportunity to develop additional skills and responsibilities within the leisure centre.

Salary: £13.05 per hour/ £13,572 per annum based on 20 hours

Hours per week: 16 - 20

Shift pattern: Monday–Sunday

Weeks per year 52

Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 bank holiday days, pro rated

Contract: Permanent

Location: Henshaws College, Harrogate

Closing Date: 14th September 2026 - 12 Noon

Our Values

This role brings our values to life every day through the support you provide to our learners.

Ambition is shown by helping learners achieve more than they thought possible and continually looking for ways to improve the support you provide.

Respect is central to the role, recognising each learner as an individual, valuing their voice and ensuring they have equal access to our sports facilities.

Empowerment comes through enabling learners to build independence, confidence and life skills that support them beyond college and into their future.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across education, care and therapy services to provide consistent and high quality support.

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