Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship

BURNLEY LEISURE
BURNLEY (BB11 2DL)
Closes in 9 days (Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 September 2026

Summary

Based at Burnley St Peter’s and Padiham Leisure Centres you will gain a broad range of experience-based knowledge of services provided within Burnley Leisure. As this role incorporates lifeguarding; a swimming ability is required, and you will be required to undertake a swimming test in addition to satisfying college assessments.

Wage

• £15,080 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

• Leisure team member (level 2)

Hours

• 3 week rota, including weekends
• Start time: 6.30am
• Finish time: 10.30pm
• Duration of breaks: 30 minutes
• Days to be confirmed
• 36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

• Monday 5 October 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

Duties include:

• Teaching swimming
• Supervision of bathers
• Gym inductions
• Cleaning operations

Working as a team and supporting others is essential.

Where you'll work

• ST. PETERS CENTRE
• CHURCH STREET
• BURNLEY
• BB11 2DL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

• BURNLEY COLLEGE

Training course

• Leisure team member (level 2)
• Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents:

• 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.