Job Advert – 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 Lifeguard Apprentice
Location: Quayside Leisure Centre
Contract Type: Part-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 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