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Leisure Team Member Apprentice - Swimming Required
Leisure Team Member Apprentice - Swimming Required
, Apply From: 10/07/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Employer
GREENWICH LEISURE LTD
Vacancy Description
If you are interested in starting a career in the leisure industry as a lifeguard, fitness instructor or swimming teacher, this is a great opportunity to achieve qualifications and develop your skills while gaining real world experience.
However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
The wage for this position is £294.45 per week. Upon successful completion of probation at 6 months your wage will rise up to £554 per week (dependant on age)
Please note you will be required to complete a swim test consisting of the below as part of the interview process.
* Jump/dive into deep water
* Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
* Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds
* Surface dive to floor of the pool (deepest part)
* Climb out of a swimming pool unaided by ladders/steps and where pool design permits
While learning with GLL you will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
* National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
* STA Award in Teaching Swimming
* STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming
* Level 2 Gym Instructor
Your role and apprenticeship will include:
Customer Experience
* Understanding the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions, queries and complaints
* Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependant)
* Sharing knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
* Conducting customers’ gym inductions and health screening where required (qualifications dependant)
People Experience
* Supporting GLL’s visions and values
* Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings and reviews
* Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manger
* Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
Business Performance
* Having an understanding of GLL and its position in the Health & Fitness Industry
* Understanding the performance of the centre(s) that you are working in and the factors that can affect performance
Operations Performance and risk management
* Supporting the centre to open and close the building
* Supervising and lifeguarding customers in swimming pools
* Setting up and taking down different types of equipment for activities
* Cleaning and maintenance of different areas of the centre
Personal Effectiveness and Development
* Demonstrate equality, inclusion and diversity in behaviours and actions
* Attend all monthly workshops and progress meetings as per your apprenticeship standard
GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:
* A Values driven organisation with learning & development to support career development
* Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
* Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
* 25% off Red Letter Days & Buy A Gift
* 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
* Ride to work scheme
* Free eye tests and discounted glasses
* Good Pension schemes
* Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal & Ski Chalets in Bulgaria
* Health assurance
* We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams
At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Leisure Team Member Apprentice - Swimming Required
Employer Description
As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK’s largest public leisure and libraries operator, managing over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Island.As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.
Vacancy Location
Woolwich SE18 6DL
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
2
Vacancy Reference Number
1000330629
Key Dates
Apply From
10/07/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-07-29 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-08-05 00:00:00
Learning Provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Skills Required
Communication skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingPhysical fitness
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