Apprentice Recreation Assistant

Kick-start your leisure career with Everyone Active! Gain a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification, National Pool Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher and Fitness qualifications while working. You'll support customers, maintain high standards, and develop valuable skills. Free family membership included. Swimming ability and DBS check required.

What you'll do

APPRENTICE RECREATION ASSISTANT

Everyone Active – Bromsgrove Sport & Leisure Centre

Everyone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Individual to take on this role and who is ready to embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week.

Why not apply for an Everyone Active apprenticeship programme today?

We are a leader in leisure industry specific apprenticeships giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. This 12 month work based programme will include both on and off the job training and give you a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification.

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.

What can we do for you?

Well, along with a competitive salary and opportunities for development, you'll also get to enjoy working in an exciting and friendly environment. Furthermore, as an added bonus, you and a partner/children will also get to enjoy free membership to our 220 plus centres nationwide. If this sounds like you, we'd love you to get in touch. Simply email your CV and covering letter to SCL.

Training

The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training, off-the-job training and a full wrap around service from SCL. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

The apprentice will be able to progress onto the next level.

Skills

• Swimming Skills
• Team working
• Customer care skills

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)

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

About the employer

Everyone Active is one of the UK's leading leisure management providers, operating more than 230 leisure centres, swimming pools and sports facilities nationwide. They are passionate about helping people lead healthier, more active lives and offer excellent training, development opportunities and career pathways within the leisure industry.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Leisure team member (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 28 hours a week. Working week: To be confirmed during interview stage.
• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £11,648 to £18,505.76 a year