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YMCA Bournemouth; Poole; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Free counselling

Discounted gym memberships

Cafe discounts

Discounts on activity clubs

Discounts on children's parties

Preschool services

Room/minibus hire discounts

Job summary

YMCA Bournemouth in Poole is offering an Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard position at Junction Sports and Leisure Centre. The role combines full-time work with an 18-month study toward a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification, culminating in national lifeguard status.

You will gain STA teaching swimming certificate and a Level 2 gym instructing certificate, with ongoing training, a pension, and access to YMCA benefits such as counselling, gym discounts, cafe discounts, and activity

Qualifications

• 18-month placement leading to qualification progression.
• National lifeguard qualification upon completion of training.
• STA certificate and Level 2 gym instruction qualification during programme.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguarding duties to ensure safety of users.
• Support programmes and contribute to community services.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Education

Level 2 leisure team member qualification

STA teaching swimming certificate/award

Level 2 certificate in gym instructing

Job description

Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard

Job title: Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard

Location: Poole

Employment type: Full-time

Working hours: 40 Hours per week (weekdays and weekends)

Salary: £8.00 per hour / £16,640.04 per annum

About us:

YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

About the position:

We are looking for an Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard to join our team at the Junction Sports and Leisure Centre. You will complete an 18-month placement, studying a level 2 leisure team member qualification, alongside completing full-time work as required by the association. At the end of the qualification, you will be national lifeguard qualified and will achieve an STA certificate/award in teaching swimming and a level 2 certificate in gym instructing.

This role will involve:

Lifeguarding

Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact

Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities

Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role

Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.