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Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Balham Leisure Centre

If you want to earn money whilst working in a fun, lively environment with a team of people like you, then this exciting new job could be for you. Working with passionate and driven people, you will be responsible for the supervision of our customers whilst using our swimming and pool facilities. You will also be tasked with keeping all areas clean and hygienic at all times whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness whilst carrying out daily pool checks.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 11 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,720.00

  • Working week

    40 hours per working week - Exact days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000094046

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To maintain vigilant supervision of pool users and ensure their safety at all times
  • To administer first aid, effect pool rescues and apply resuscitation as necessary
  • To comply with the Centre's Health and Safety procedures at all times
  • To deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner, delivering outstanding service
  • To report any matter of concern to the Duty Manager immediately
  • To carry out cleaning duties as necessary
  • To wear the prescribed staff uniform at all times
  • To carry out patrols of the Centre
  • To prepare activity areas involving the setting up/dismantling of equipment
  • To ensure that all Centre equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use
  • To report any maintenance issues using the appropriate procedures
  • To assist the Duty Manager with any tasks involved in the operation of the Centre
  • To maintain any suggested training requirements

At Balham Leisure Centre you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member Standard Level 2 over the course of 15 months.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English
  • NPLQ Qualifications in-house training given

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Could progress to Swimming Teacher/ Duty Manager/ Fitness Instructor.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

candidates need to be a confident swimmer

About the employer

We're passionate about helping you stay physically active and emotionally engaged in fitness, sport and wellbeing. Our mission is to put our heart and soul into 'creating active places and healthy people' - it's about creating a place for everyone.

Employer

Balham Leisure Centre

Address

Elmfield Road

SW17 8AN

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Leisure team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 11 Jan 2023