Sports and Leisure Assistant Activity and Leisure Manager

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Activity and Leisure Manager to oversee leisure activities and ensure customer safety at Highfield Grange. This role requires strong leadership and outstanding interpersonal skills, along with essential qualifications such as NPLQ Lifeguard and Pool Plant Operations. You will manage a dedicated team, run sports programs, and facilitate safe and enjoyable experiences for guests. Join us and make unforgettable memories!

Benefits

50% discount for team members on holidays

30% discount on food and leisure activities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on various brands

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NPLQ Lifeguard and Pool Plant Operations qualification.
• Ideally holds a RLSS or STA Trainer qualification.

Responsibilities

• Keep customers and team members safe.
• Ensure high standards for Lifeguards training.
• Run the sports and leisure programme.
• Maintain pool and equipment.
• Facilitate seasonal closings and openings.
• Stay compliant with RLSS and STA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Charisma

Team Management

Customer Safety Awareness

Education

NPLQ Lifeguard and Pool Plant Operations qualification

RLSS or STA Trainer qualification

Job description

Sports and Leisure - Assistant Activity and Leisure Manager - SP2

Highfield Grange, Highfield Grange, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 01:00

Join our fantastic Activities and Leisure team as Assistant Manager for a career with a little more fun!

If you’ve got charisma, positive energy, and love to lead a talented team, this exciting opportunity is right up your street. As an Assistant Activities and Leisure Manager at Parkdean Resorts, you’ll be right in the middle of the action where no two days are the same.

Our Activities and Leisure Managers must hold a current NPLQ Lifeguard and Pool Plant Operations qualification as well as ideally hold a RLSS or STA Trainer qualification.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support- because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

What you will be doing...

• Keep customers and team members safe, ensuring a worry-free experience for everyone!
• Help your team shine with a top-notch induction and ongoing training, making sure all Lifeguards meet the highest legal standards
• Run the sports and leisure programme like a pro, delivering fun and excitement at every turn
• Keep the pool and equipment in perfect working order
• Plan, check, and execute smooth winter closings and summer openings
• Stay on top of all RLSS and STA requirements, keeping safety first and foremost.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and venerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Stephanie at [e-mail]

Highfield Grange, Highfield Grange, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom