The job will require evening and weekend working – you will need to be able to adapt to different tasks in what can be a fast-moving busy environment. You will be responsible for the setting up / down of equipment, supervising and hosting of children’s parties, cleaning and various other tasks with tight deadlines to enable customers to enjoy their sessions in a safe and clean environment.

While this role supports the wider operation of the facility, one of the main focuses is providing cover for children’s parties. You will play a key role in setting up and clearing away equipment for parties, ensuring everything is organised and ready for guests to arrive. You will welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner, helping to create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. During parties, you will oversee the party itself, supervising children

ensuring their safety at all times. You will be there to assist the hosts to ensure each party runs smoothly while creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for every guest.

Outside of this, you will be responsible for assisting the team with the efficient day-to-day operation of our sports and leisure facilities to ensure our customers can be more active in a safe and customer focused environment.

GCSE in Maths & English is required.

DBS clearance is required for this role

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Lorrin Palmer on 01473 433633 or via email lorrin.palmer@ipswich.gov.uk. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will be held week commencing 11th May 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.