Lifeguard - - Tavistock Job Advert – Full-Time Lifeguard (Recreation Assistant) – Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprentice Launch Your Career in the Leisure Industry – No Experience Needed! Ready to dive into a career where you can stay active, gain qualifications, and make a real difference every day? Whether you're just leaving school or looking for a new direction, this is your chance to start strong in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. We’ll give you all the training, mentoring, and guidance you need, you just bring the enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Join Fusion as a Full-Time Lifeguard Apprentice Location: Meadowlands Leisure CentreContract Type: Full-Time (30 hours per week, shift rota including evenings and weekends)Salary: £10.18 – £12.21 per hour This role includes completing the Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship, helping you build real, transferable skills while earning a wage. At Fusion, your development matters. You’ll be part of a team that values your contribution, supports your goals, and offers real opportunities for progression in the leisure sector. About the Role As a Leisure Team Member Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting, enhancing, and delivering the daily operations of our leisure and fitness facilities. Working as part of a dynamic team, you’ll be involved in a variety of tasks including: Assisting with opening and closing procedures Maintaining equipment and ensuring a clean, safe environment Delivering programmed activities and customer services Your role will cover five key areas: Leisure and fitness operations Lifeguard duties Swimming Teacher duties Fitness Instructor duties Leading group activities Essential Requirement – NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) All applicants must hold a valid NPLQ before starting employment. If you do not currently hold this qualification, you must successfully complete the course before joining us. NPLQ courses must be arranged through Fusion’s Training Team or an approved external provider (self-funded). Your First Role: Full-Time Lifeguard (Recreation Assistant) In your initial placement, you will: Ensure customer safety in and around the pool Provide constant poolside supervision and emergency response Assist with activities, events, and pool water testing Support the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility Deliver excellent customer service as part of a professional team Apprenticeship Development As part of your Level 2 Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience and achieve nationally recognised qualifications, including: STA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming Level 2 Certificate in Fitness or Gym Instruction Level 3 First Aid at Work You’ll also build vital skills in customer service, teamwork, and leadership. Apprenticeship Delivery This apprenticeship is structured around a 30–40 hour working week, including both your practical role and off-the-job training. Your 20% off-the-job training will be delivered by Creative Sport & Leisure, through: On-site sessions at your workplace Off-site training at dedicated venues E-learning modules Training is tailored to develop the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to succeed, helping you build a strong foundation for career progression within Fusion Lifestyle. What the Apprenticeship Offers Full apprenticeship training and dedicated support Opportunities for career progression within Fusion A friendly, supportive working environment Access to further professional qualifications Our Recruitment Process We are committed to conducting a fair, transparent, and competitive recruitment process for all applicants. This will include: A Water Test assessed by an approved Fusion Training Assessor A structured interview using set questions aligned with the apprenticeship programme Our process ensures that all candidates are evaluated equally on their skills, aptitude, and potential. What we are looking for: In order to be considered for a Lifeguard position at Fusion Lifestyle, you need to be a strong swimmer, and have excellent customer service skills. You should also have: A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary A high standard of physical fitness Confidence and an approachable nature Employee Benefits: Some of the non-contractual employee benefits we offer that you may be eligible to receive include: 22 days’ holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) Employer Contribution Pension Scheme Free Gym & Swim membership at Fusion centres Free Eye tests Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Industry Leading Training If you are looking to start or further your career in leisure, within a dynamic company that makes a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you. Click on the link to apply. This job advertisement is not intended to serve as a full job description, and is therefore non-exhaustive. Upon securing an offer of employment, a copy of the job description will be made available to you. This may be amended from time to time, in-line with business requirements. You may also be required to carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Company. Applicants who gain a 'conditional' job offer will be required to undertake appropriate checks and referencing before commencing employment. If the role you have been offered requires you to work with children or vulnerable adults or in an environment that deems necessary, the hiring manager will inform you if a DBS is applicable. If a DBS is undertaken your offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview. Fusion Lifestyle recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.