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Leisure centre assistant apprenticeships

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Leisure centre assistant apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could take a college course, which may help when looking for work. Courses include:

    • Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning 
    • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Sport
    You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    The following apprenticeship may be relevant to this role:

    • Level 2 Leisure team member 
    Alongside learning how to support the day to day operations of a leisure centre, you will also cover topics like: 

    • lifeguard duties 
    • swimming teaching duties 
    • gym instruction 
    • leading group activities
    You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship.

    Direct Application
    You could apply directly. You'll find it useful when looking for work if you've got customer service experience and an interest in exercise and fitness. Some employers may prefer you to have a qualification in first aid, gym instruction or lifeguarding.

    Leisure centre assistant apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • customer service skills 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • business management skills 
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass enhanced background checks

    Leisure centre assistant apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    On a typical day you could:

    • set up, dismantle and maintain equipment 
    • make sure areas and facilities are clean 
    • sell tickets and make reservations 
    • deal with enquiries on reception 
    • sell food and drink 
    • promote events and classes through social media channels 
    • help people to use facilities safely
    Working environment
    You could work at a fitness centre or at a gym. Your working environment may be physically active. You may need to wear a uniform.

    Career path and progression - Leisure centre assistant apprenticeships

    With experience and further qualifications, you could become a supervisor or manager. You could also move into fitness instructing, lifeguarding or sports coaching.

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