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.

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 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.

This apprenticeship will start on the Apprentice Minimum Wage of £7.55 per hour, which equates to £15,704 per year.

Following a successful 6-month probation period, and subject to meeting all role requirements, the salary will increase. The new wage is age-dependent and will be as follows:

- Aged 18 and over: Increased to £13.85 per hour - £28,887 per year

- Under 18: Increased to £9.34 per hour - £19,427 per year

At GLL, you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.

Contact information

Apprenticeships Training