Are you passionate about using sport and play to transform lives? Do you want to be part of a team that’s committed to improving health, wellbeing, and social connection in our local communities?
We want energetic, experienced individuals who:
• Are passionate about sport, play, and community wellbeing
• Have experience working with children, young people, and adults in schools, sports centres, or community settings
Ready to activate change through sport and play?
Apply now and help us build a healthier, more connected community—one game, one smile, one session at a time.
Community & Wellbeing
Sport and Play Activator
Grade 6
3 posts available: 1 Full Time Post and 2 Part Time Posts
36.25 hours per week – £27,711 – £30,060 per annum
20 hours per week – £15,288 – £16,584 per annum
16 hours per week – £12,231 – £13,267 per annum
Join us in making Sport and Play accessible, Fun and Life Changing.
We are looking for passionate, energetic and creative Activity Leaders to join our vibrant team. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to inspire healthier lifestyles, build confidence through sport and play and help reduce social isolation in our community.
What you will be doing as an activity leader?
You will deliver engaging and inclusive sports sessions, holiday clubs and community activity days for children, young people and targeted adult groups.
Help support and lead on fun social events, mass participation events like the Brun Valley 10k run and on some of our challenging and fun charity fundraising events.
Work across schools and community settings, collaborating with local sports clubs, voluntary groups and other partners to increase participation and break down barriers to access.
Create a positive supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the benefits of being active – improving physical and mental health while having fun.
Who we are looking for:
It is essential you have NGB Sports Coaching qualification at Level 2 or above or be capable and willing to work towards achieving a level 2 coaching qualification.
You must also have a full UK driving licence.
You must have experience of providing sport or play activities in parks or community settings and of taking positive action to overcome barriers to participation.
You must be able to communicate effectively and be able to create a maintain relationships with a diverse range of partners.
Appointment to the post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We have full and part time post available.
Why join us:
Make a real difference in people’s lives through sport and play.
Be part of a dynamic, supportive and mission driven team.
Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your skills and qualifications.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Janet Roundell on 07974419098 or Sam Dixon on 07821395138
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 12:00 noon
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th August 2025
Burnley Leisure is committed to ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment for reasons relating to all recognised protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
