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Leisure Team Member Apprentice

Job details

Contract hours: 34
Basis: Part time
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Location: Uppingham School Sports Centre
Closing date: 29 January 2026, 11:59 pm

Description

Joining us as a Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to begin a career in the leisure industry within the exceptional environment of Uppingham School Sports Centre. Working as part of a friendly and professional team, the role combines practical, hands-on experience with formal training and nationally recognised qualifications over an 18-month programme.

Day-to-day work involves supporting the safe and welcoming operation of the Sports Centre for pupils, staff and public members. Time will be spent poolside carrying out lifeguarding duties, assisting customers, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and supporting the smooth running of activities and events. Alongside this, the apprenticeship provides structured training leading to qualifications in lifeguarding, gym instructing and swim teaching, giving a strong foundation for a long-term career in leisure, fitness or sport.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 34 hours per week, with early mornings and evenings. Weekend cover may be required.

About you

The apprenticeship scheme suits someone at the start of their leisure industry career who is keen to gain qualifications, build confidence and develop practical skills within a respected and supportive organisation, while contributing positively to the wider life of Uppingham School.

You will be a confident swimmer with an interest in fitness, sport or leisure, and enjoy working with people. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn matter as much as prior experience, as full training and nationally recognised qualifications are provided as part of the apprenticeship.

A calm and responsible approach will help ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and members, alongside the ability to communicate clearly and work well as part of a team. Flexibility, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to delivering high standards of customer service are important, as the Sports Centre operates throughout the week and serves a wide range of users.

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.