Recreation Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Located in the heart of Kidlington, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre offer a 25m swimming pool, 60 station gym, functional training room, sports hall, 2 squash courts, spinning studio, activity hall and a relaxing sauna and steam room. If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course

Leisure team member (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Sunday - Exact shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Leisure Team Member Level 2 and be part of a friendly team to provide a fun, safe and quality experience for all of our customers.

The job will involve:

Primary Objectives for the Recreation Assistant will be:

To ensure the safety of and enjoyment of everybody using the Leisure Centre
To partake in the management of all aspects of the daily activities of the centre

The Recreation Assistant will focus day to day on the following tasks:

To guide, care for and assist all Leisure Centre customers
To facilitate a friendly but efficient working relationship with the people who use the Leisure Centre
To work as part of a team to achieve the objectives and usage targets of the Leisure Centre
To innovate ideas and initiate action to increase the usage of the Leisure Centre
To ensure all facilities are presented to the highest levels of cleanliness and comfort
Assist the Duty Manager in the effective control and security of the facility, patrolling all appropriate areas ensuring that equipment is stored safely and securely
To be aware of all Health and Safety issues within the centre, to constantly implement and assess procedures drawing attention to any unsafe practices
To cover duties of such other members of staff as required
To undertake any other duties as may be required to assist in the running of the Leisure Centre
Portray a positive image of the Leisure Centre, wearing the uniform provided whilst on duty
Assisting with Swim teaching duties for both local schools and our very own swim school

As an apprentice with Kidlington Leisure Centre - Oxfordshire, you will be studying towards a 12-18-month qualification that will be the Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship.

Where you'll work

Oxford Road
OX5 2NU

Training

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

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Other requirements

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.

About this company

Located in the heart of Kidlington, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre offer a 25m swimming pool, 60 station gym, functional training room, sports hall, 2 squash courts, spinning studio, activitiy hall and a relaxing sauna and steam room. If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to get in touch

After this apprenticeship

Progress to the Team Leader/Senior Lifeguard or Duty Manager position.

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