About the role
We have two exciting positions available as Apprentice Leisure Team Member whose role is to form an integral part of the leisure team working within leisure facilities in Salford.
The positions will be based at two of our busiest facilities:
- Vacancy No 1: Eccles Leisure Centre, Barton Lane, Eccles M30 0DD
- Vacancy No 2: Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Centre, Cromwell Road, Pendlebury, M27 9SZ
Both facilities attract a large number of attendances, and both have a growing membership with a variety of fitness classes delivered each week.
Fixed term contracts: 15 months commencing 27 July 2026
Working Hours: Fixed Shifts – please refer to the working hours attached
A 15-month journey/opportunity open to everyone who is passionate about leisure, fitness & helping their community.
Key Development Opportunities
- Earn as you learn
- Achieve at least 3 Nationally recognised qualifications
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Level 2 Swimming teaching Qualification
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification
We are looking for someone who:
- Has good communication skills
- Can handle enquiries from customers effectively
- Has good motivational skills
- Has commitment to a high standard of customer care
- Is able to work on own initiative
- Is able to work as an efficient member of a team
- Consistently demonstrates SCL’s behaviours
- Will assist in delivering an efficient and high-quality service in relation to pool lifeguarding, health and fitness programmes, supervision of changing rooms and common areas and maintaining the very highest standards of cleanliness
- Will be focused on health and safety at all times
- Will be a driving force behind increased memberships and attendances
Water Skills Assessment
Please note: As part of the interview process, all applicants will be assessed on the following:
- Jump/dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back.
- In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
- Climb out unaided without ladders/steps and where pool design permits.
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Course
Successful candidates who do not hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) must be available to attend an NPLQ course / assessment on the following 6 consecutive dates:
Monday 27th July 2026 – Saturday 1st August 2026, 8:30am – 5:30pm
The content of the course will be a mixture of skills and theoretical knowledge in both a classroom and pool side setting.
We encourage candidates to ensure their application demonstrates the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the Person Specification.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Shortlisting will take place: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Interviews & Water Assessments: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently it is £49.50. The payment will be taken back over two payments directly from the first two months salary payments of £24.75. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr
For more information on Salford Community Leisure visit our website: www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
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