Recreation Assistant Apprentice
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £11.44 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | SW1A 1AA |
| Company: | SCL Education Group |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | MP-65805-19221 |
Summary
Everyone Active is looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves fitness instructing, lifeguarding, swim teaching, and leading group activity sessions — a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the leisure industry.
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
You will work as part of a team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the leisure centre. Supervise poolside activities and always ensure customer safety. Assist in the setup and delivery of fitness classes and group activity sessions. Provide excellent customer service to all members and visitors. Maintain cleanliness and operational standards across all facilities and support the reception and administration teams when required
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.
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