Apprentice Recreational Assistant

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 Application closing date: 31.10.2026 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
• General housekeeping
• Dryside duties
• Wetside duties What We're Looking For You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills And Competencies
• Able to work well within a team
• Good communication skills
• Good time keeping skills
• Good customer service skills Personal Attributes
• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic and friendly
• Professional Qualifications And Experience
• A desire to work in the leisure industry Why join YMCA Bournemouth?
• 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.
• 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. How To Apply Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form. CLICK TO APPLY Download Job Description Download safeguarding policy