Apprentice Recreation Assistant Level 2

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD

Suffolk (NR32 2NH)

Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Posted on 13 August 2026

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Summary

You will gain experience in fitness instructing, lifeguarding, swim teaching, and group activities. Support the safe operation of the leisure centre, provide excellent customer service, supervise poolside activities, and maintain facility standards. Swim test required at interview.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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N/A

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

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 October 2026

Duration

12 years

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

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

Where you'll work

Waterlane Leisure Centre
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 2NH

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 from the employer. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard. 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
  • Team working
  • Customer care skills
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Swimming test will be completed as part of the interview process: 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

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

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

The apprentice will be able to progress onto the next level.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

Sarah Miller

sarah.miller@wearescl.co.uk

07501385406

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048263.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026

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