Queen's Park Sports Centre

05/06/2026

🔄One-Time Class Change

Saturday 6th June at 10:00, the Groovecise class will be a LBT class with Nikki.

This change will only be for the day above and will not be a permanent change.

05/06/2026

🛠 | Due to maintenance taking place on Tuesday 9 June, our ladies toilets in the wet-side village change will be unavailable from opening until lunchtime.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/06/2026

💼 | Job vacancy: Gymnastics coach

We are looking to recruit a permanent gymnastics coach to fill a vacancy of 8 hours per week to deliver our programme at Queen's Park Sports Centre.

Our gymnastics programme sees over 600 children from the age of 12 months to 14 years visit every week. Coaching and developing gymnastics provide children with keys skills, which remains core to our programme. Our programme is delivered across a range of abilities from learners to competitive academy.

Candidates should be qualified to British Gymnastics level two, but we are keen to also attract anyone with a level one qualification, particularly those who want to develop through our training programme to gain a level two.

For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post, please email Amy McDermid at [email protected] to set up a call, or for further information on this post or to apply please visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/gymnastics-coach
Closing date: 14 June 2026

03/06/2026

💼 | Job vacancy: Sports and leisure attendant

We are looking to recruit two part time members of staff to join our team to work at Queen's Park Sports Centre.

• One role: 10 hours per week (set shifts)
• One role: 18.5 hours per week (six‑week rota)

We require motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our team carrying out general leisure attendant duties.
The duties involve ensuring customer safety at all times, lifeguarding, communicating effectively with members of the public and other staff, undertaking cleaning duties and setting up and dismantling sports equipment in a safe environment.

The successful candidate must hold a current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Lifeguarding qualification and be highly motivated, flexible, and resourceful individual who can maintain a customer-focused approach to all our sport and leisure activities.

These vacancies require regular unsocial hours working, including availability at evenings and weekends.

For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post, please email Rebecca Laughton at [email protected] to set up a call, or for further information on this post or to apply please visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs
Closing date: 7 June

29/05/2026

💦 | Sponsored swim

We are thrilled to announce that we are holding a sponsored swim at Queen’s Park Sport Centre on 28 June 2026, with children on our swimming lessons invited to join us.

Every year, we carefully pick out two local charities that are contributing to a good cause, and this year is no different as we will be dedicating the money to Ashgate Hospice and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Whether your child wants to start with 5 metres or challenge themselves to swim 5,000 metres or more, every distance makes a difference and helps support our local community. If your child feels able to swim further on the day than the distance written on their form, they are welcome to do so.

How to get involved:
• Pick up a sponsor form from the reception desk at Queen’s Park Sports Centre or the Healthy Living Centre.
• Fill in your child’s name and the distance they aim to swim.
• Email [email protected] with your child’s name and current stage, distance they aim to swim and a contact email address

Important dates:
• Stages one to three will complete their swim during their lesson week beginning 22 June 2026.
• Stages four and above will complete their swim at Queen’s Park Sports Centre on Sunday 28 June, from 3pm. Time slots will be sent out after registration.

Final fundraising date:
All sponsorship money should be submitted to reception by Friday 31 July 2026.

If you know someone who has previously participated and would like to join again, they are more than welcome! Just let us know their previous stage on the form.

Let’s swim for a cause close to our hearts and make a positive impact on our community.

27/05/2026

🩰 | Ballet Fit – strength, tone and flow
Ballet Fit is a modern take on traditional ballet training, combining classic ballet positions with upbeat, contemporary music for a full-body workout.

This class focuses on building core strength, shaping and toning muscles, and improving posture, using a mix of cardio-style movement and strength work. No ballet experience needed, just a willingness to move and have fun.

A great way to feel stronger, more balanced, and energised.

26/05/2026

☀️ | Stay safe in the water, especially with this hot weather tempting everyone to cool off.
A quick reminder following the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK Water Safety Code, because a refreshing swim should never turn into a risky situation.

🌊 Stop and think
Hot days can make cold water feel extra inviting, but open water is unpredictable. Check for hidden dangers, currents, depth changes, and water quality before you go anywhere near the edge.

👀 Stay together
Whether you’re heading to a local river spot, the coast, or a lake, never swim alone. Keep an eye on each other, especially children. Strong swimmers aren’t invincible, cold water shock and currents can catch anyone off guard.

📱Call 999 in an emergency
If someone gets into trouble, don’t jump in after them. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard at the coast or Fire and Rescue inland.

🛟 Float
If you fall in or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help. Use throw lines or flotation if available,

Hot weather doesn't make cold water safe, even on the warmest days, UK waters can be cold enough to cause cold water shock.

Let’s enjoy the sunshine without putting ourselves or others at risk. Share this to help keep our community safe this summer.

Stay cool, stay smart, stay safe.

With warm weather forecast this weekend and into next week, more of us will enjoy spending time in, on, or around water, so it’s important to stay safe.

Almost half (47%) of UK accidental drownings happen between May and August, with higher risks during warmer weather.

Keep yourself and your family safe:
• Check for hazards, including depth, currents, tides, and hidden underwater objects.
• Stay together and swim in lifeguarded areas.

In an emergency:
• Call 999 immediately
• If you fall in or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help

Take a few minutes to read our essential water safety advice:
👉 www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-advice

24/05/2026

🔄One-Time Class Change

Saturday 30th May at 11:15, the Body Pump class will be a Barbell class with Megan.

This change will only be for the day above and will not be a permanent change.

23/05/2026

🧗‍♀️ | Climbing induction and assessment – learn to climb safely

Want to climb confidently and safely, whether alone or with friends? Our climbing induction and assessment sessions, led by qualified instructors, will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy the wall safely.

From fitting a harness correctly to mastering belaying techniques and safe climbing practices, these sessions give you the skills and confidence to get climbing!

How it works:
1. Climbing Induction – learn the basics, safety, and techniques.
2. Climbing Assessment – ensures competency and instructor approval.
3. Access – once completed, you can climb anytime and bring up to two guests (guests climb only; normal charges apply).

Important information:
Free for Active Fitness members; pay-as-you-go rates for non-members.
Climbers under 18 must have a parental consent form and a parent/guardian on-site.

Healthy Living Centre
Assessment: Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Induction course: Wednesday 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready to master the wall and open the door to climbing anytime with friends or family. Your adventure starts here.