Recreation Assistant Apprentice

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD

Buckinghamshire, (HP6 5AH )

Closes in 29 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

Posted on 6 February 2026

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Summary

Everyone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Individual to take on this role and who is ready to embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Leisure team member (level 2)
Hours
TBC at the interview stage

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 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

Why not apply for an Everyone Active apprenticeship programme today! We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. This 12 month work based programme will include both on and off the job training and give you a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification.

We need an Apprentice Recreation Assistant 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
  • Want to learn to deliver high customer service standards
  • Want to ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre
  • Ensure equipment setups are completed safely and on time National Pool Lifeguard qualification will be gained during the course so you’ll need to be able to swim to a competent level

You’ll also achieve a swimming teacher and fitness qualification. This position will involve day, evening and weekend work, including public holidays and requires an enhanced DBS check which we will complete before you start.

What can we do for you? Well, along with a competitive salary and opportunities for development, you’ll also get to enjoy working in an 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.

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.

Where you'll work

Chilterns Lifestyle Leisure Centre,
Chiltern Avenue, Amersham,
Buckinghamshire,
HP6 5AH

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 with the employer, they will also receive a wraparound 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
  • Physical fitness
  • Swimming Skills

Other requirements

The apprentice must be a strong swimmer as you will attend a swim test first.

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 can progress to a team leader qualification if desired, 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 VAC2000013797.

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Closes in 29 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

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