Apprentice Sports Officer

Medway Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a motivated Sports Officer Apprentice to join their Sport and Leisure team. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills and qualifications in a supportive environment. You will assist in the daily operations of sports centres, ensuring excellent customer service and a safe environment for all participants. With a focus on personal development, this role provides hands-on experience in managing leisure activities and events, making it an ideal stepping stone for a career in sports and leisure management.

Benefits

23 days paid annual leave

Generous local government pension

Access to wider training and development qualifications

Flexible working scheme

Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card with student discounts

Student rates for Leisure Centres

Discounted Arriva bus travel

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Competent IT skills and accurate data entry are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful running of sports centres.
• Provide excellent customer service and support sports activities.
• Assist with swimming lessons and fitness sessions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To learn and develop skills to:

• Assist in the successful running of Medway Council sports centres for the benefit of customers
• Provide excellent customer service, including face-to-face and over the telephone, ensuring all customer complaints and comments are noted and passed to a supervising member of staff
• Assist sports centre staff in ensuring customers participate in a clean and safe environment
• Assist sports participation team in the successful delivery of sporting events
• Assist sports centre staff in delivering fitness sessions, swim lessons, and sports coaching sessions

Medway Council offers an Apprenticeship opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification while developing invaluable workplace skills and experience.

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Officer Apprentice to join the Sport and Leisure team within the SLTH Service. This role provides a chance to gain the Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship while working with the team managing leisure centres on behalf of the council.

Key Tasks

• Routine cleaning and maintenance
• Lifeguard duties
• Assist with swimming lessons
• Assist with gym inductions and fitness sessions
• Support sports activity sessions

Ideal candidates will have good communication and interpersonal skills, competent IT skills, accurate data entry, and a good attention to detail. However, we are committed to supporting motivated individuals who are eager to learn and succeed.

If interested, we encourage you to apply today.

Applicants must demonstrate all essential requirements listed in the job profile.

Support and Development

As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be part of our Apprenticeship Academy, receiving support to realize your potential, learning from experienced colleagues, and gaining real-world experience. We promote regular review and reflection on your performance and welcome feedback to aid your growth.

Our Apprenticeship Academy guarantees that your apprenticeship qualifications will be monitored and quality assured with the training providers.

What We Offer

• 23 days paid annual leave
• Generous local government pension
• Access to wider training and development qualifications
• Flexible working scheme
• Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card with student discounts
• Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres
• Student rates for Medway Council Libraries, plus free e-books
• Discounted Arriva bus travel

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact Tina Spry at 01634 338764.

If not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing, you have not been shortlisted. Recruitment correspondence will typically be sent via email.

Visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net for information on how Medway Council supports employees and applicants with mental health issues.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.