Leisure Team Member Apprentice - Multi Skill SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD

Are you passionate about Sport, Exercise and Fitness? Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions! Apply now!

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

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Mon-Sun - Exact shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    09 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161407

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Everyone Active are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Leisure Team Member Level 2 apprenticeship. There are five key areas of work all leisure team members will cover; leisure and fitness operations, lifeguard duties, swimming teaching duties, gym instruction and leading group activities. You will act as a Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher, Gym Instructor and Group Activity Leader amongst other operational duties.

You will achieve your Level 2 in Fitness Instructing, Level 1&2 Swim Teaching & NPLQ Lifeguarding Qualifications as part of this apprenticeship.

Your duties will include:
• Provide exceptional customer service to all members
• Assisting with gym tours and inductions
• Covering Lifeguard positions
• Support the centre swim teaching team to deliver exceptional swimming lessons
• Adopting a customer service focussed approach to your responsibilities
• Showing members how to use the gym equipment and machines
• Creating personal exercise places for members
• Understanding Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
• Support and motivate clients who take part in physical activity
• Safe and effective pool supervision
• Equipment setups safely and on time
• Effective communication with other team members
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You will work a combination of Gym and Leisure side hours whilst working within the centre.

Progression within the company is a core value, and on completion of your apprenticeship you will have plenty of opportunities to progress and develop within the company.

This is a full-time position, and you will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week on a shift basis at your designated centre. You will receive on-going training and benefit from free use of the gym and swimming pool.

At The Centre you will be working towards a Leisure Team Member L2 Qualification 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 with Institute of Swimming Apprenticeship L2
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential Progression to Team Leader and then onto Duty Management training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent None Required (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early. This role requires evening and weekend working on a rota basis.

About the employer

Sports and Leisure Management was established in 1987 and is the longest established leisure contractor in the UK. Sports and Leisure Management Limited’s consumer brand is Everyone Active, which is the name that can be seen at over 150+ leisure and cultural facilities across the UK.

Employer

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD

Address

Farnham Road

Slough

SL1 4UT

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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: 30 Jun 2023