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Recreation Assistant L2 Apprentice

Sports and Leisure Management LTD · Enderby, · posted 23 June 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Leisure team member (level 2)
Starts
17 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
2

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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. Everyone Active is looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice.

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

As part of the job role 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

Your training

  • The apprentice will receive full on the job training and 20% of the job training from the employer, they also get offered a full IAG service from SCL

Where it leads

  • The apprentice can progress on to a Level 3 once they have completed their apprenticeship

About Sports and Leisure Management LTD

We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure.

Things to consider

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsSwimming Skills Attention to detailCustomer care skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Enderby Leisure Centre, , Mill Lane, , Enderby, , LE194LX

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