Apprentice Recreational Assistant

CRICKLADE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Stones Lane (SN6 6JW)

Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 June 2026

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Summary

As an Apprentice Recreational Assistant, you will have fantastic customer service and a passion for swimming and staying active. You will be undertaking a variety of roles as required to meet operational needs and taking responsibility for ensuring the centre remains a safe, smart and fully functioning during opening hours.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Leisure team member (level 2)
Hours
7 days per work on rota. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 2 August 2026

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

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

  • Lifeguarding
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception

Where you'll work

Stones Lane
SN6 6JW

Training

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

Training provider

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

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.

Training schedule

NPLQ (lifeguarding) qualification Cafe training Food health and hygiene Customer Service COSHH

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Reliable

About this employer

At Cricklade Leisure Centre we are dedicated to improving the lives of our communities. We love inspiring our members to live an active life, delivering amazing fitness experiences and services across our centres.

Company benefits

Gym membership

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Potential fitness instructor, Duty Manager or swim teacher

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Samantha Lewer

samantha@crickladeleisure.co.uk

01793 750011

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039501.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm)