Apprentice Leisure Attendant - Brio Northgate

Brio Leisure; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Free gym membership

Staff discounts

Free uniform & DBS

Mileage allowance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Café discounts

Job summary

Brio Leisure Northgate is seeking an Apprentice Leisure Attendant. This 30-hour-per-week apprenticeship lasts up to 12 months with a salary of £21,039 per year. The role involves lifeguard duties, supervising the public, and assisting the Duty Manager in a busy leisure facility.

You will receive Q&A training, a National Pool Lifeguard qualification, and on-site benefits. The employer offers generous annual leave, staff discounts, and a pension scheme as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent swimming ability.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool and leisure areas in line with SOPs and monthly training.
• Assist the Duty Manager in supervision and training of staff.
• Ensure building security and opening/closing of public areas.

Skills

Swimming ability

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Apprentice Leisure Attendant - Brio Northgate

Hours of work: 30 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Apprenticeship - Temporary For Up To 12 Months

Salary: £21,039 Per Annum

Closing date: Saturday 7th November 2026

Interview date: Proposed Interview Date Week Commencing 23rd November 2026

Just finished your studies but unsure what you want to do next?

Do you have a passion for swimming and/or sports and would like the opportunity to have career within leisure but have little or no work experience?If ‘yes’, then an apprenticeship route may be the best for you!

This is an exciting job role working in one of our busy leisure facilities.No two days are the same and you will often be the first point of contact for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise members of the public in the swimming pool and all leisure areas. Respond in accordance with Pool Standard Operating Procedures and within the guidelines of statutory training. You will attend statutory training on a monthly basis.
• Assist the Duty Manager in supervision – including training – of leisure staff and work experience colleagues.
• Ensure the building’s security, opening/locking up all public areas as per the facility programme.
• Control, assist and ensure the safety of customers using the facilities.
• Act as lifeguard and make use of lifesaving skills to rescue bathers in difficulty, in accordance with swimming pool procedures. Administer first aid as required.
• Provide a high level of customer care at all times, answering queries, directing our customers and responding to complaints.
• Control the behaviour of centre users in accordance with centre instructions.
• Set up and take down sports equipment as required for various events and sports activities in different parts of the centre.
• Move furniture and equipment in and out of stores and about the building as required.
• Undertake cleaning duties including cleaning the pool bottom, pool surrounds, footbaths, etc.
• Check shower and toilet areas for serviceability, damage or evidence of misuse and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Assist in the evacuation of the building by carrying out specific procedures in the event of fire, bomb alerts or other emergencies.
• Ensure company policies relating to National Operating procedures and Emergency Action Protocols are adhered to.
• Carry out any other duties required by the Duty Manager, within the scope of the post.

Interested? If so, we would love to receive an application from you if you have the following skills and qualities:

Essential Skills

• Excellent swimming ability.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach.

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to learn.
• Reliable and well organised.
• Adaptable, flexible and able to multi-task.
• Able to build working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Can act on own initiative.
• Capable of managing a varied and demanding workload.

To Apply For This Role You

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must not hold a qualification in the same subject area as the apprenticeship.
• Must not be in any other form of education.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will receive a NPLQ, Gym Instructor and Swim Teacher qualifications. On successful completion you will receive a CPD – example PT Instructor/Fitness qualification.

Rewards And Benefits

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave per year, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Free Brio Leisure gym membership allowing you to use our gym, fitness and swim facilities.
• Explore exclusive discounts through the 'Brio Staff Shop' benefits platform, spanning a variety of retail shops, travel, cinema tickets, and more.
• Free uniform & DBS check (if required).
• Reimbursement for car mileage at 0.55p per mile and bicycle mileage at 0.20p per mile.
• Benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Favourable pension scheme
• Access the Employee Assistance Programme for free, providing confidential 24/7 support for various personal matters, from debt management to assistance for new parents.
• Contribute to your local community with three paid volunteering days per year – because we believe everyone should play a part in making a positive impact to the community.
• Enjoy discounts on food and drink at our on-site café during working hours.

Our Values

Investing in People– Supporting and enabling our people to reach their full potential

Inclusive- We provide vibrant, safe, sustainable spaces where communities feel welcomed and included

Supportive- We are caring and passionate about making a positive difference for our communities

Integrity– Working honestly, transparently and professionally to do the right thing

Innovative- We encourage ideas and creativity to achieve sustained commercial and social impact