Recreation Assistant L2 Apprentice
SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD
Kenilworth. (CV81BP)
Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026
Posted on 21 April 2026
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Summary
We need an Apprentice Fitness Motivator 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 • Provide motivation and support to customers to achieve their fitness goals • Want to learn how to deliver high customer service standards
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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- Training course
- Leisure team member (level 2)
- Hours
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TBC at the interview stage
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Everyone Active is looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice.
The role involves fitness instructing, lifeguarding, swim teaching, and leading group activity sessions - a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the leisure industry.
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
- You will work as part of a team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the leisure centre
- Supervise poolside activities and always ensure customer safety
- Assist in the setup and delivery of fitness classes and group activity sessions
- Provide excellent customer service to all members and visitors
- Maintain cleanliness and operational standards across all facilities and support the reception and administration teams when required
What can we do for you? Well, along with a competitive salary and opportunities for development, you’ll also get to enjoy working in a vibrant, 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.
Where you'll work
Abbey Fields Swimming Pool,
Bridge Street,
Kenilworth.
CV81BP
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)
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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.
Training schedule
The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training from the employer, they will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL
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
- Communication skills
- Swimming Skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
The candidate must be a strong swimmer as there is a swimming test to complete at the interview stage .
About this employer
We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure.
After this apprenticeship
- The apprentice will be able to progress on to a team leader qualification once they have completed their apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027489.
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Closes on Saturday 30 May 2026
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