Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard
| Company: | YMCA Bournemouth |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £16,640.04 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Poole |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job title: Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard
Location: Poole
Employment type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 Hours per week (weekdays and weekends)
Salary: £8.00 per hour / £16,640.04 per annum
Application closing date: 31.10.2026
About us:
YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
About the position:
We are looking for an Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard to join our team at the Junction Sports and Leisure Centre. You will complete an 18-month placement, studying a level 2 leisure team member qualification, alongside completing full-time work as required by the association. At the end of the qualification, you will be national lifeguard qualified and will achieve an STA certificate/award in teaching swimming and a level 2 certificate in gym instructing.
This role will involve:
Lifeguarding
General housekeeping
Dryside duties
Wetside duties
Why join YMCA Bournemouth?
Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change
Additional information:
The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.
HOW TO APPLY
Select 'CLICK TO APPLY' on the advert, via the YMCA Bournemouth website, to complete an application form.