Recreation Assistant Apprenticeship

Dauntsey's School

West Lavington, Devizes (SN10 4HE)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 July 2026

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Summary

Are you energetic, customer-focused and passionate about sport, fitness and helping others? We're looking for a motivated Recreation Assistant Apprentice to join our team and play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and professional environment for all users of our facilities.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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There may be opportunities to work overtime during the 6-week summer period to support external lettings. Unpaid breaks will be taken during shifts in accordance with working time requirements.

Training course
Leisure team member (level 2)
Hours
Shifts will be scheduled between 6:30am and 10:00pm. Working days may be any day from Monday to Sunday. Weekend working is included as part of the rota.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

Duration

1 year 5 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

  • Set up, check and prepare sports, fitness and activity areas ready for use
  • Carry out routine cleaning tasks and ensure facilities remain clean, safe and well maintained
  • Complete equipment and facility safety checks and report any faults or concerns
  • Support the day-to-day operation of the sports centre, following health and safety procedures
  • Welcome visitors, answer enquiries and provide excellent customer service
  • Supervise users throughout the facility and promote a safe, inclusive environment
  • Lifeguard pool sessions, respond to emergencies and provide First Aid when required
  • Complete operational records, including pool tests, equipment checks, cleaning logs and incident reports
  • Assist with facility bookings, events and external hire activities
  • Support student lifeguards, staff and volunteers during activities and events
  • Help with maintenance and improvement projects around the facility
  • Attend training and work towards Level 2 Leisure Team Member, NPLQ, Swimming Teacher and Gym Instructor qualifications
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times

Where you'll work

Dauntseys School
High Street
West Lavington, Devizes
SN10 4HE

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)

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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 complete a Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship over approximately 18 months, although this may be completed sooner depending on existing qualifications. Training will include the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification and Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.

Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning at Dauntsey's Awdry Sports Centre, onsite classroom sessions and online learning. The apprentice will work alongside experienced staff while developing practical skills and knowledge. Training will take place throughout the apprenticeship programme rather than on a block release basis.

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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Dauntseys School https://www.dauntseys.org/

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After this apprenticeship

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

Recreation Assistant/Duty Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Emma Janes

e.janes@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk

01380 814536

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044216.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)