Leisure Team Member Apprentice (SLM) - Westgate Leisure Centre - Chichester

Everyone Active are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Leisure Team Member Level 2 apprenticeship over the course of 15 months. 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: 04 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,360.00

  • Working week

    Mon - Sun - Exact shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    14 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196805

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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

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

The training you will be getting

  • Leisure Team Member with Institute of Swimming Apprenticeship - Level 2
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) 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

Everyone Active is part of Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, we are the longest-established leisure contractor in the UK, having been founded in 1987. We are called Everyone Active for a reason: we have made it our mission to encourage everyone we come into contact with to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, either in one of our centres or via online training, five times per week.

Employer

(SLM) - Westgate Leisure Centre - Chichester

Address

King's Road

GU27 2QT

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Leisure team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 04 Jan 2024