Summary
Everyone Active is one of the UK’s leading leisure providers, managing 220+ centres nationwide. With a focus on improving community wellbeing through sport and physical activity, they offer excellent training, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment for apprentices and employees.
What you will do at work
APPRENTICE RECREATION ASSISTANT
Everyone Active – Acton 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 build a successful career in the leisure industry. This 12-month work-based programme includes both on and off-the-job training and leads to a Level 2 Leisure Team Member qualification.
As an Apprentice Recreation Assistant, you will learn to become an effective communicator, deliver high standards of customer service, work as part of a motivated team that embraces our company values, maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the centre, and ensure equipment setups are completed safely and on time.
During the apprenticeship, you will gain the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, so applicants must be able to swim to a competent level. You will also achieve swimming teacher and fitness qualifications, providing a strong foundation for a career in leisure. This position involves day, evening and weekend work, including public holidays, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be completed before employment begins.
What can we offer you? Alongside a competitive salary and excellent development opportunities, you will enjoy working in an exciting, friendly and supportive environment. As an added benefit, you and your partner/children will receive free membership to over 220 Everyone Active centres nationwide. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 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.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Swimming Skills
- Team working
- Communication skills
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
- GCSE English (4) – essential
About this employer
Everyone Active is one of the UK’s leading leisure providers, managing over 220 leisure centres nationwide. Dedicated to improving community health and wellbeing, they offer excellent training, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment where apprentices can gain valuable skills and build successful careers in the leisure industry.
After this apprenticeship
The apprentice will move on to the next level.
Things to consider
Must be a strong swimmer. Will need to complete a swim test as part of interview process: 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