Recreation Assistant Apprentice - Swimming Required

Getting In Limited; Baldock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Recreation Assistant Apprentice, where you'll dive into the dynamic world of leisure management. This role requires a strong swimmer, as you'll be responsible for poolside duties and ensuring public safety. Throughout your 18-month apprenticeship, you'll gain invaluable qualifications, including the National Pool Lifeguard and various swim teaching credentials. This full-time position offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment, with progression opportunities within a leading UK leisure provider. Join a passionate team committed to promoting active lifestyles and making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Strong swimmer required; swim test mandatory at the interview stage.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in the leisure industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full operations of a Leisure Centre and maintain required standards.
• Learn to operate different leisure facilities and activities.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Level 2 Gym Instructing

Level 1 Assistant Swim Teaching

Level 2 Swim Teaching

Job description

Recreation Assistant Apprentice - Swimming Required

Apply From: 03/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Employer

(SLM) - North Herts Leisure Centre

Vacancy Description

Please note: This role involves poolside duties, and you must be a strong swimmer to be considered for an interview. A swim test will be required at the interview stage - details are at the end of this job description.

Everyone Active is a leading UK Leisure Provider and are recruiting Apprenticeships in Leisure Team Member roles, to start a career in the Leisure Industry.

Progression within the company is a core value, and on completion of your apprenticeship you will have plenty of opportunities to progress and develop within the company.
We're looking for enthusiastic people with a willingness to learn who can help achieve our mission of getting our customers to be active 30 minutes a day 5 times a week.

The Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to begin your career in the Leisure Industry. As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification along with other nationally recognised qualifications in Leisure.

As part of the 18-month programme you will gain the following qualifications:

1. National Pool Lifeguard
2. Level 2 Gym Instructing
3. Level 1 Assistant Swim Teaching
4. Level 2 Swim Teaching

Your day-to-day duties will consist of working to ensure the full operations of a Leisure Centre and maintaining all of the required set standards across the organisation. You will be trained to safely operate the pool as part of a team and ensure the safety of the public. As part of your role, you will learn and develop all the skills required to operate the different leisure facilities and activities such as swim and fitness provision. Please be aware, this will also include working on the Reception Desk when required.

This is an exciting opportunity for any candidate who has a drive and commitment to develop a career in the leisure industry. A candidate who is keen to learn and become a valued member of the team with flexible skills and attributes to develop into the future.

This is a full-time position, and you will be required to work on a shift basis at your designated centre. You will be employed on a fixed term contract.

If you are invited to interview for this role you will be required to complete a swim test as part of the interview process. In order to be considered for the role you must be able to demonstrate you are able to do the following:

1. Jump/dive into deep water
2. Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
3. Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds
4. Surface dive to floor of pool (deepest part)
5. Climb out unaided without ladders/steps

With Everyone Active you will be studying towards your Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard over the course of 15 months.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Recreation Assistant Apprentice - Swimming Required

Employer Description

Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM Ltd) is the company behind the Everyone Active brand. The Company is the longest established leisure contractor in the UK having been formed in 1987 by our CEO Stephen Hulme. The Company has seen significant growth over the years and currently manages 93 sports, leisure and cultural facilities in partnership with 34 Local Authority clients.

Vacancy Location

Baldock Road SG6 2ER

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299768

Key Dates

Apply From

03/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-20 11:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-26 12:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Skills Required

Team Working, Organisation Skills

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