Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship

Based at Burnley St Peter's and Padiham Leisure Centres you will gain a broad range of experience-based knowledge of services provided within Burnley Leisure. As this role incorporates lifeguarding; a swimming ability is required, and you will be required to undertake a swimming test in addition to satisfying college assessments.

What you'll do

Duties include:

• Teaching swimming
• Supervision of bathers
• Gym inductions
• Cleaning operations

Working as a team and supporting others is essential.

Training

The apprentice's training will be on-site.

After the apprenticeship

Burnley Leisure will support and process your learning within the Leisure Industry. You will be gaining qualifications that are specific to the Leisure Industry. The apprenticeship is a great way to gain full-time employment with Burnley Leisure and progress to your full potential.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 2)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 2)
• Essential: Functional Skills, English (grade Level 1)
• Essential: Functional Skills, Maths (grade Level 1)

Things to consider

As this role incorporates lifeguarding; a minimum swimming ability is required and you will be required to undertake a swimming test in addition to satisfying college assessments. You will need a good school, college or work record of attendance, good communication skills and be able to satisfy basic literacy and numeracy requirements.

About the employer

Burnley Leisure & Culture is a registered charity employing a team of more than 100 friendly, fully qualified staff. Burnley Leisure are supported by a board of trustees who are drawn from the local community and share there passion for sport and culture in Burnley. Burnley Leisure's vision is simple – to make a real difference to the communities we serve.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Leisure team member (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BURNLEY COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 36.25 hours a week. Working week: 3 week rota, including weekends;

Start time: 6.30am.

Finish time: 10.30pm.

Duration of breaks: 30 minutes.

Days to be confirmed.

• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,080 a year