Leisure Club Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit a Health Club Assistant to join the team at our Elevation Health Club within the Old Thorns Hotel & Resort.
Main Responsibilities
- To greet guests and members in a polite and friendly manner
- To deliver the highest standards of customer service at all times
- To assist on the reception desk
- To perform pool tests and hourly checks
- To ensure all queries relating to health club are dealt with in a professional manner
- To assist in the membership recruitment process
- To undertake shift procedures in the correct manner
- To maintain a thorough working knowledge of the company booking/IT system
- To assist with ensuring the Health Club is well presented at all times, that high standards of cleanliness are maintained and undertake routine tasks as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
- Possess good communication skills and have a friendly and professional manner
- Great interpersonal skills with excellent standards of spoken English
- Be able to deliver a high standard of customer service
- Be able to work early and late shifts and weekends
- Be numerate and IT literate
- Be able to work under pressure
- An interest in the Health and Fitness industry is advantageous
Old Thorns is a four-star hotel resort in Hampshire. The hotel is easily accessible from the A3,Guildford and Portsmouth. Old Thorns offers a wide range of accommodation, conference & function facilities, health club, beauty spa, restaurants & bars and a championship golf course.
Our Health Club boasts the latest Matrix gym equipment and our wet areas include a 20m swimming pool, tropical bubble pool, sauna and steam room as some of the facilities.
We offer a competitive salary, long service benefits, company pension scheme, training and development, free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, company uniform and gym membership.
Why Old Thorns?
At Old Thorns we know our success is a combined effort across all of our departments, our collaborative approach is what makes us stand out from the rest. We strive to provide the ultimate guest experience and are proud to have robust training and guest service coaching to ensure this seamlessly resonates with our guests.
We are proud of our legacy to internally train and develop staff, embracing opportunities that will benefit ongoing L&D and the organisation’s success. If you are looking for a long-term career, we have opportunities available with accredited training and apprenticeship providers support with inhouse coaching and mentoring to support employees in reaching their full potential.
What to expect?
All applicants will be initially reviewed by our Careers Team and then passed on to our Department Heads. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by a member of our Recruitment team. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities and skills and ask any questions about the role and career opportunities available.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liphook, GU30 7PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Can you work a mix of early, late and weekend shifts?
- What is your salary expectation?
- Are you looking for full time or casual (zero hours)?
Experience:
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HC Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Leisure Club Assistant roles across OLD THORNS HOTEL AND RESORT's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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