lifeLEISURE is passionate about the people we employ and we recognise that well motivated, well trained and knowledgeable staff are paramount to the future success of our organisation.

Working in a friendly and dynamic environment, employees work as a team delivering exceptional customer service.

lifeLEISURE offers a wide variety of opportunities across all facilities in which we operate and at our head office. Currently employing in excess of 500 people, we boast a fulfilling career, in a flexible, friendly working environment. You will be rewarded well for your contribution. In return we expect you to reflect our values, to be flexible, professional and to put our members and customers of facilities first.


Key Stats about Life Leisure

Overview: Life Leisure is a Community Interest Company (CIC) formed in 2021 and wholly owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Previously operating as Stockport Sports Trust, they have provided a valuable service for Stockport residents for 20+ years. They run an an extensive mix of sports and leisure facilities, ranging from small community recreation centres to large multi use state of the art sport and leisure facilities.

Sector(s): Sports and Leisure

Number of Employees: 500+ employees

Location: 12 sites across Stockport, with a head office in Reddish


Working at Life Leisure

We value our staff and therefore invest in your future. We strive to provide a clear and structured career pathway, with internal and external training to enhance your current position and the development of your career within the company.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all people regardless of sex, race, religion or gender.

We’re recruiting for full-time and part-time positions across Stockport. If you have a passion for sports and would like to start or progress your career in the leisure sector, we’d love to hear from you…

Life Guards 

A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this post, however if do you not currently have the qualification we can support you to gain it. Full training provided and flexible hours to suit your schedule.

Swimming Teachers

Full training provided and flexible hours available. Ideal opportunity for anyone with experience working with children or young people – such as Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Childcare Assistants or Support Workers.

Duty Managers

Ideal opportunity to start or progress your career in the Leisure Sector. If you have experience in leisure centre management, retail management, hospitality management, sports management or similar, we’d love to hear from you.


Join Life Leisure

Are you passionate about working in a customer focused environment and delivering exceptional service? Do you like the idea of developing a career within the health and wellbeing industry?

If your answer is YES, then we would love for you to apply for one of our vacancies, or to meet you at one of our upcoming recruitment events. Click below to view our current vacancies.