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Apprentice Recreation Assistant
SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD
Bromsgrove (B60 1AY)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
Posted on 2 October 2026
Summary
Kick-start your leisure career with Everyone Active! Gain a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification, National Pool Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher and Fitness qualifications while working. You'll support customers, maintain high standards, and develop valuable skills. Free family membership included. Swimming ability and DBS check required.
Wage: £11,648 to £18,505.76, depending on your age
Training
Course: Leisure team member (level 2)
Hours: To be confirmed during interview stage. 28 hours a week
Start date: Monday 16 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
APPRENTICE RECREATION ASSISTANT
Everyone Active – Bromsgrove Sport & Leisure Centre
Everyone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Individual to take on this role and who is ready to embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week. Why not apply for an Everyone Active apprenticeship programme today? We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. This 12 month work based programme will include both on and off the job training and give you a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification.
We need an Apprentice Recreation Assistant who will…
- Want to learn to be an effective communicator with other team members
- Be part of a motivated team fully embracing our company values
- Want to learn to deliver high customer service standards
- Want to ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre
- Ensure equipment setups are completed safely and on time
National Pool Lifeguard qualification will be gained during the course, so you’ll need to be able to swim to a competent level. You’ll also achieve a swimming teacher and fitness qualification. This position will involve day, evening and weekend work, including public holidays and requires an enhanced DBS check which we will complete before you start.
What can we do for you? Well, along with a competitive salary and opportunities for development, you’ll also get to enjoy working in an exciting and friendly environment. Furthermore, as an added bonus, you and a partner/children will also get to enjoy free membership to our 220 plus centres nationwide. If this sounds like you, we’d love you to get in touch. Simply email your CV and covering letter to SCL.
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Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
Training course: Leisure team member (level 2)
What you'll learn
Work in a team to support peers and colleagues to meet the goals of the business. Communicate (written, verbal) accurately and effectively and in line with legal requirements. E.g. Information on products and accident reporting procedures. Undertake the operational housekeeping of the leisure facility. For example, assembling, dismantling, routine maintenance and storage of equipment. Cleaning tasks. Opening and closing procedures, including evacuation. Safe set up of equipment and activities. Monitor customer use of equipment and ensure their safety, intervening as necessary. Comply with the legal requirements to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all colleagues and customers within the facility, such as Equality Act, HSE Act, COSHH, RIDDOR, Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Data Protection, BSI and European guidelines relevant to the environment, first aid regulations. Use IT including front of house system, social media and digital channels. Perform all the duties of a swimming teacher including; delivering swimming lessons that develop water confidence, core aquatic skills, safety and technical skills across a range of participants of different abilities from non swimmer to advanced. Promoting and raising awareness of swimming opportunities. Supervising and leading swimming teachers assistants. Perform the duties of a lifeguard including; working as part of a team to provide safe supervision of swimmers and prevent accidents. How to intervien providing rescues and life saving techniques when necessary. Perform all of the duties of a gym instructor; including; conducting, gym inductions, client consultations, assessment and review and health screening. Use underpinning knowledge of anatomy, physiology, human movement and biomechanics and applying fitness training techniques. Planning, reviewing and delivering safe and effective gym based exercise programmes with individuals and small groups. Plan activity sessions using techniques that are suitable for the participant(s) and their goals. Undertake pre-activity screening and health and safety checks when leading group sessions/classes. Lead groups using appropriate communication methods and instructing styles and apply suitable group management techniques when instructing participants.
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Training schedule
The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training, off-the-job training and a full wrap around service from SCL. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Swimming Skills
- Team working
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
If invited to interview, you’ll need to complete a swim test and demonstrate the following:
- Jump or dive into deep water
- Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water, then tread water for 30 seconds
About this employer
Everyone Active is one of the UK’s leading leisure management providers, operating more than 230 leisure centres, swimming pools and sports facilities nationwide. They are passionate about helping people lead healthier, more active lives and offer excellent training, development opportunities and career pathways within the leisure industry.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). The apprentice will be able to progress onto the next level.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
- Sarah Miller
- Email: sarah.miller@wearescl.co.uk
- Phone: 07501385406
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057024.
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Closes in 25 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
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