Leisure Assistant Apprenticeship WFL - Woughton Leisure Centre - Milton Keynes - Wellbeing Fitness

We are looking for a highly motivated Apprentice Leisure Assistant who can provide excellent customer service to join our team at Woughton Leisure Centre. Duties will include setting up centre activities in a timely manner, life guarding the swimming pool, plus more.

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

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Closing date: 23 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£11,440.00
Working week

39 hours per week inc. evenings and weekends - Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Total hours per week: 39
Expected duration

15 Months
Possible start date

30 Dec 2023
Date posted

25 Sep 2023
Apprenticeship level

Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Reference number

VAC1000200889
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

We are looking for a highly motivated Apprentice Leisure Assistant who can provide excellent customer service to join our team at Woughton Leisure Centre.

As a Leisure Assistant your role will be critical in ensuring our facilities are open, clean and safe, as well as ensuring equipment is working. Applicants will be required to complete a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification if not held already; you will be able to work on your own initiative & play an integral part of the team who follow a quality management system. Your main responsibilities will include:

Life guarding the swimming pool
Taking responsibility for the Health and Safety of all our customers
Provide a professional, friendly and welcoming service to all customers
Set up centre activities in a timely manner
Pro-actively carrying out daily checks and cleaning to ensure standards are met
Maintain full product knowledge of the services at our centre.

As a Leisure Team Member Apprentice with 1Life, you will be working and studying towards a 15-month qualification which is your Leisure Team member Level 2 apprenticeship qualification.

The training you will be getting

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there may be opportunities to work in other areas of the centre e.g., as a swimming teacher or personal trainer.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

39 hours per week 30 minute break Hours are shifts and include early mornings, evenings and weekends

About the employer

Woughton Leisure Centre is not your usual 'gym & swim' facility - it is so much more! After a £1.2 million pound investment in 2016, Woughton was transformed into a Group Exercise Centre of Excellence, hosting 5 urban inspired studios (including the biggest fitness studio in Milton Keynes might we add!).

Employer

WFL - Woughton Leisure Centre - Milton Keynes - Wellbeing Fitness

Address

Rainbow Drive

MK6 5EJ

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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