Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD

We need a Recreation Attendant who will be focused on delivering excellent customer service standards. Provide safe and effective pool supervision. Be part of a motivated team fully embracing our company values. Ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre.

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

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    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

    Monday - Sunday. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    09 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161623

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Everyone Active is a leading UK Leisure Provider and are recruiting Apprenticeships in Leisure Team Member roles, to start a career in the Leisure Industry.

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.

We're looking for enthusiastic people with a willingness to learn who can help achieve our mission of getting our customers to be active 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week.

The Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to begin your career in the Leisure Industry. As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain your National Pool lifeguard Qualification along with other nationally recognised qualifications in Leisure. As part of the 18-month programme, you will gain the following qualifications:

  • National Pool Lifeguard
  • First Aid at Work
  • Level 2 Gym Instructing
  • Level 1 Assistant Swim Teaching
  • Level 2 Swim Teaching

Your day to day duties consist of working:

  • To ensure the full operations of a Leisure Centre
  • Maintaining all of the required set standards across the organisation
  • You will be trained to safely operate the pool as part of a team and ensure the safety of the public
  • Provide safe and effective pool supervision
  • Be part of a motivated team fully embracing our company values
  • Ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre
  • As part of your role, you will learn and develop all the skills required to operate the different leisure facilities and activities, such as swimming and fitness provision

This is an exciting opportunity for any candidate who has a drive and commitment to developing a career in the leisure industry. A candidate who is keen to learn and become a valued member of the team with flexible skills and attributes to develop into the future.

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 be employed on a fixed-term contract.

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will be required to complete a swim test as part of the interview process. In order to be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate you are able to do the following:

  • Jump/dive into deep water
  • Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
  • Swim 100 metres continuously in front and back in deep water and then tread water for 30 seconds
  • Surface dive to floor of pool (deepest part)
  • Climb out unaided without ladders/steps

At Sunderland Aquatic Centre you will be studying for your Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard 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 in Maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working

Qualifications

Other None Required (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

Job requires evening and weekend working on a rota basis.

About the employer

More than just a swimming pool, Sunderland Aquatic Centre offers a huge range of fitness and activity options. Alongside the 50m main swimming pool, which can be split into two 25m pools, there is also a diving pool, while the main pool also plays host to the fantastic fun Atlantis Adventure Mega Inflatable every weekend.

Employer

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD

Address

Stadium Park

Sunderland

SR5 1SU

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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