Leisure team member

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Support, enhance and deliver the day to day operations and services of a leisure or fitness facility.

Supervise swimming pools and open water areas as a qualified lifeguard

Carry out routine facility checks and report faults or hazards

Welcome and assist members and visitors at reception or poolside

Set up and pack down sports equipment and activity spaces

Test pool water and make chemical adjustments following safe procedures

Respond to accidents and emergencies following the facility's action plan

Clean and maintain changing rooms, poolside, and gym areas to standard

Health and safety responsibilities in a leisure environment

Pool and facility safety procedures and emergency action plans

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent rescue and first aid skills

Customer service techniques for welcoming and supporting diverse users

Cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of leisure spaces and equipment

Basic facility operations including pool water testing and chemical management

How to promote leisure activities and encourage participation

Ready to look for a place?

See live Leisure team member apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.